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Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes: Step-by-Step Fall Dessert Hack
Allison Bryant

Easy Apple Pie Cupcakes

These delightful apple pie cupcakes are the ultimate fall dessert hack for busy home bakers. By using refrigerated cinnamon roll dough as a buttery, spiced base, you can achieve the comforting flavors of a classic apple pie without the hassle of traditional crust-making. Topped with a crunchy, nutty crumble and filled with perfectly macerated spiced apples, these treats are perfect for cozy morning breakfasts or sweet evening snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Lightly grease an 8-cup muffin tin.
  4. Press one cinnamon roll into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.
  5. Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the center of each dough-lined muffin cup.
  6. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and chopped nuts until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture generously over the apples.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to three days. For best results, reheat slightly in the oven or microwave before serving.