Description
Delightful Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes bring warmth of autumn’s sweetest memories to your kitchen. Spiced batter swirled with fresh apples creates a comforting dessert that will charm you with its homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls or dough sheet
- 1 medium apple, small diced
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/3 cup sugar (can mix brown and white)
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a cupcake pan with 8 liners.
- Spread the dough on parchment paper, carefully sealing any perforations to create a smooth surface.
- Generously coat the dough with melted butter, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle a delightful mixture of cinnamon and sugar across the buttered surface.
- Distribute finely diced apples evenly over the seasoned dough.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side into a compact log, creating a tight spiral.
- Slice the log into 8 uniform pieces, each approximately 1.5 inches thick.
- Gently place each rolled segment into the prepared cupcake liners.
- Brush the top of each roll with the remaining melted butter for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until the rolls turn a beautiful golden brown.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk to create a smooth, luscious glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls, allowing it to cascade and settle into the crevices.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for better texture and flavor in your rolls.
- Swap crescent roll dough with gluten-free options for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these treats.
- Cut apples into small, uniform pieces to guarantee even distribution and prevent large fruit chunks from disrupting the roll’s structure.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the sugar mixture from becoming too runny and maintain a beautiful, drizzled appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg