Apple Pie Cupcakes

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This is one of my favorite little desserts. I normally grab one in the morning for a little snack or when guests come over for dinner. It's great served with vanilla ice cream. Add any type of frosting and enjoy!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
37 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet red apple, peeled and roughly chopped

  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and roughly chopped

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 24 muffins cups or line with paper liners.

  2. Process red apple through a food processor until minced; transfer to a bowl. Process Granny Smith apple through a food processor until minced; transfer to a separate bowl.

  3. Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a bowl using an electric mixer or by hand until batter is smooth. Fold 1/2 cup sweet apple and 1/2 cup Granny Smith apples into batter.

  4. Spread graham cracker crumbs onto a piece of waxed paper; add cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour butter over crumbs and mix using your hands until crumbs are moist. Fill each muffin cup with 1 teaspoon crumb mixture and fill the remainder with batter. Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture over batter.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12 to 17 minutes. Cool cupcakes in tin for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Cook's Note:

If you want more apples in cake mix for a more textured and taste, add 1 cup of tart apples.

Editor's Note:

The directions for making cupcakes are based on the particular brand mentioned. Follow instructions on box if using a different brand.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

180 Calories
10g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 46mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.