Apple Pie Cupcakes

Apple Pie Cupcakes

from goodhousekeeping.com
45 min
12 - 12

Transform the classic American treat into Apple Pie Cupcakes with sour Granny Smiths grated into the batter and chopped into a compote on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 
  • 1 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
  • 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 c. canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. sour cream, at room temperature
  • 10 oz. Granny Smith apples (2 medium)
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced (11/4 cups)
  • 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 c. cold heavy cream
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 1/3 c. confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Make cupcakes: Heat oven to 350°F and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

  2. 2

    In medium bowl, whisk together flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add sour cream and whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Peel and grate apples on large holes of box grater. Add dry ingredients to sour cream mixture and whisk just until batter is smooth. Gently fold in grated apples. Divide batter among prepared pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool. 

  4. 4

    While cupcakes bake, make apple compote: In small pot, combine apple, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, apple pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until apples start to soften and get saucy, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate until chilled and ready to use. 

  5. 5

    Make whipped cream: In stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat heavy cream, sour cream, confectioners’ sugar, apple pie spice, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spoon over cupcakes and top with apple compote. Dust with apple pie spice if desired.