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Delicious Apple Crumble Cupcakes topped with a crunchy crumble and apple slices

Apple Crumble Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes that combine the classic apple crumble flavors with moist cupcake goodness, perfect for fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Use a gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk Or milk with a splash of vinegar as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are great choices
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
  • 0.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract after the second egg. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. 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
  1. In another bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.