Apple Pie Cupcakes Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir until apples are tender, 10-12 minutes. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely., Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture., In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 mini muffin tins with paper cups or grease with butter.
• Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
• Beat sugar, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add melted butter to the mixture. Add the flour mixture gradually, beating until combined. Fold in apples. Pour batter into the mini muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert cupcakes carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, at least 15 minutes, while making the icing.
• Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, beating until well blended. Spread icing over the cupcakes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add apples; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, the cinnamon and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Topping ingredients with fork or hands until crumbly. Set aside.
• Separate dough into 8 rolls. Flatten each into 4-inch round; place in muffin cup.
• Divide Apple Filling evenly onto rolls in muffin cups. Divide Topping evenly over Filling.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and tops are lightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from muffin cups. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Serve cupcakes topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of syrup.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, or spray muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix cake mix, water, oil and eggs until smooth. Fill cups two-thirds full of batter. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cupcakes are set and bounce back when gently touched. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Use small round cutter or wide end of decorating tip to cut out center of each cupcake. Fill centers with apple pie filling.
• In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spoon on tops of cupcakes, or fill decorating bag fitted with star tip, and create decorative swirls.
• Refrigerate cupcakes until ready to serve. Drizzle with caramel topping, and sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.