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Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Irresistible Apple Crumble Cupcakes for Cozy Fall Days

Delight in these Apple Crumble Cupcakes, combining spiced apples and a crunchy topping for the perfect fall treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or yogurt
  • 0.25 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Apple Filling
  • 2-3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji) peeled, cored, diced
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • optional chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Optional Garnishes
  • caramel sauce for drizzling
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Prepare the Crumble Topping
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the butter for the crumble topping and avoid overmixing the batter.

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