Ingredients
Method
Crumble Topping Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Add the cold butter cubes and cut them in until you have coarse crumbs. Cover and refrigerate.
Apple Filling Preparation
- In a medium bowl, stir together the diced apples, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon flour until apples are lightly coated.
Cupcake Batter Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar for 3–5 minutes until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well before adding the next.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream (or yogurt) and milk until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternating with the sour cream mixture, mixing just until combined.
Assemble and Bake
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each liner, followed by 2 tablespoons of apple filling, and sprinkle generously with the chilled crumble topping.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with caramel sauce and/or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For best texture, keep the crumble cold and add toppings right before serving for maximum freshness. Refrigerate for longer storage.
