Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Crumble Topping
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Cut in 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the Apple Filling
- Peel, core, and dice 2-3 apples. Combine with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the Cupcake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cream 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar until fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla, mixing well.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/4 cup of milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling halfway. Add apple filling, then top with crumble. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Garnish
- Cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the butter for the crumble topping and avoid overmixing the batter.
