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Let me share my quick and cozy Apple Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes! These little treats combine fresh apples sweet cinnamon and buttery crescent rolls with a maple glaze that takes them over the top. I love making these when I want something special but don't have much time they're ready in under 30 minutes and make the house smell amazing.
Simple Yet Special
What makes these cupcakes so wonderful is how they bring together warm fall spices with sweet baked apples. Using crescent roll dough keeps them quick and easy but they taste like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert when you're craving something cozy.
What You'll Need
- The Basics:
- A tube of crescent roll dough
- Fresh crisp apples diced small
- Melted butter
- Brown sugar for sweetness
- Plenty of cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- Powdered sugar
- Pure maple syrup
- Just enough milk to make it smooth
Let's Start Baking
- Get Ready:
- Heat your oven to 375°F and grease your muffin tin unroll those crescents.
- Mix Your Filling:
- Toss those diced apples with butter brown sugar and cinnamon until coated.
- Roll Them Up:
- Fill each crescent with apple mixture roll them up place in your tin.
- Bake to Golden:
- Let them bake until they're puffy and beautiful about 15-18 minutes.
- Make the Magic Glaze:
- Mix your powdered sugar maple syrup and milk until silky.
- Time to Enjoy:
- Drizzle that glaze over your warm cupcakes and dig in!
My Best Tips
Pick nice crisp apples like Granny Smiths or Honeycrisps they hold up better while baking. Make sure to seal those crescent edges well keeps all the good stuff inside. Want thicker glaze? Just use less milk.
Keep Them Fresh
These are best warm right from the oven but they'll keep for a couple days in an airtight container. When you want one later just warm it up quickly it brings back that fresh-baked magic.
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Perfect Partners
I love having these with my morning coffee or afternoon tea. They're also wonderful as part of a brunch spread especially on chilly fall mornings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use canned apples?
Fresh apples work best. Canned may be too wet and make dough soggy.
- → Why did my rolls unravel?
Make sure to seal perforations well and roll tightly. Don't slice too thin.
- → Can I make these ahead?
Best served fresh and warm. Glaze just before serving.
- → What kind of apples work best?
Firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that hold shape when baked.
- → Why are my rolls too doughy?
Make sure oven is fully preheated and rolls are golden brown before removing.