Apple crumble cupcakes!

Apple crumble cupcakes combine the moistness of a cupcake with the crunchy and flavorful topping of an apple crumble. Here’s a delightful recipe for you to try:

Apple Crumble Cupcakes:

Ingredients:

For the Cupcake:

1. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2. 2/3 cup granulated sugar
3. 2 large eggs
4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/2 cup milk
9. 2 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (preferably a baking variety like Granny Smith)

For the Crumble Topping:

1. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
4. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cupcakes: a. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. b. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. c. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. d. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. e. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. f. Fold in the chopped apples. g. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
2. Prepare the Crumble Topping: a. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. b. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Assemble and Bake: a. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each cupcake. b. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. c. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional: You can enhance these cupcakes further by drizzling some caramel sauce on top or filling them with apple pie filling for an extra burst of apple flavor.

Enjoy your apple crumble cupcakes with a cup of tea or coffee!