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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Apple Crumble Cupcakes
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Indulge in the warm flavors of autumn with our delightful Apple Crumble Cupcakes. These scrumptious treats feature a soft and moist cupcake filled with spiced apples and topped with a creamy cinnamon buttercream frosting. Finished off with a crunchy crumble topping, they are perfect for family gatherings, cozy afternoons, or simply to brighten your week. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll find that these cupcakes are not only a joy to make but also a favorite for everyone who tries them. Enjoy the comforting aroma while baking and prepare to impress your loved ones with this delicious dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples
  • 30 g light brown soft sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for filling)
  • 1/4 tsp mixed spice (for filling)
  • 1 tsp cornflour (cornstarch) (for filling)
  • 10 g unsalted butter (for filling)
  • 8 g light brown soft sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 17 g plain flour (for crumble topping)
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon (for crumble topping)
  • 175 g unsalted butter (softened, for cupcakes)
  • 175 g light brown soft sugar (for cupcakes)
  • 3 large eggs (for cupcakes)
  • 175 g self-raising flour (for cupcakes)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for cupcakes)
  • 1/4 tsp mixed spice (for cupcakes)
  • 175 g unsalted butter (softened, for buttercream)
  • 350 g icing sugar (for buttercream)
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for buttercream)
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and chop the apples. Cook them in a pan with light brown sugar, cornflour, cinnamon, and mixed spice over low heat for 10-15 minutes until softened.
  2. Make the Crumble Topping: Combine plain flour, light brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in unsalted butter until crumbly, then bake at 180°C (375°F) for 10-15 minutes until golden.
  3. Bake the Cupcakes: Mix softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, then fold in self-raising flour and spices. Bake at 160°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Fill the Cupcakes: Let cupcakes cool completely before coring them to add spiced apple filling.
  5. Make Buttercream: Whip softened butter; mix in icing sugar and cinnamon until smooth. Pipe onto each cupcake.
  6. Assemble: Top with additional apple filling and sprinkle crumble topping.

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