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Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes

Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes: Your Cozy Fall Comfort Treat

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes, a perfect fall treat filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and drizzled with caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter add melted coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs replace with ¼ cup applesauce or 1 flax egg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon swap with pumpkin spice if desired
  • 1 1/2 cups diced Granny Smith apples Honeycrisp or Fuji apples can be used
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream can be replaced with dairy-free cream
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought is convenient

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and remaining sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in the diced apples.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes.
  6. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the caramel glaze, combine heavy cream and caramel sauce in a saucepan, heating until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the caramel glaze over the cooled cupcakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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