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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

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These apple crisp cupcakes combine the cozy flavors of spiced apples and a buttery oat crumble in a soft, moist cupcake—perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting homemade treat. Each bite delivers the nostalgia of classic apple crisp in a fun, hand-held dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups apples (about 2 medium), peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the Crisp Topping:
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • Whipped cream
  • Extra apple slices, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. Prepare the crisp topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and blend with a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until crumbly. Refrigerate while making the batter.
  3. Peel, core, and finely chop apples. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. In another large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  6. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  7. Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  8. Gently fold in the chopped apples with a rubber spatula.
  9. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  10. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of the crisp topping over each cupcake, pressing down lightly.
  11. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
  12. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. If desired, drizzle with caramel sauce or top with whipped cream and apple slices before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for best flavor. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified GF oats. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based butter and buttermilk. Chop apples finely to prevent sinking. Cold butter in the topping is essential for a crisp texture. Cupcakes can be made ahead and freeze well (without toppings).

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