Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract after the second egg. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and buttermilk into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Filling and Assembling
- In another bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat.
- Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the cupcake batter, then spoon a generous amount of the apple mixture on top, followed by an additional dollop of batter to cover the apples.
- In a small bowl, mix together rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture generously over each cupcake.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The crumble should be golden brown, and the cupcakes may spring back when gently pressed.
- Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Keep cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. Ensure apples are well-coated with sugar and don’t sit too long before adding to batter.
