Name: Apple Pie Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) -; 2 tablespoons butter -; 4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups) -; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar -; 1 tablespoon cornstarch -; 1 tablespoon water -; Frosting: -; 1 cup butter, softened -; 3 cups confectioners' sugar -; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -; Thinly sliced apples, optional -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Apple Pie Cupcakes

1. 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) -

2. 2 tablespoons butter -

3. 4 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 4 cups) -

4. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar -

5. 1 tablespoon cornstarch -

6. 1 tablespoon water -

7. Frosting: -

8. 1 cup butter, softened -

9. 3 cups confectioners' sugar -

10. 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream -

11. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

12. 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -

13. Thinly sliced apples, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Apple Pie Cupcakes

1. Stage

Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for 24 cupcakes; cool cupcakes completely.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

Using a paring knife, cut a 1-in.-wide cone-shaped piece from the top of each cupcake; discard removed portion. Fill cavity with apple mixture.

4. Stage

In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost the cupcakes. If desired, top with apple slices to serve.