As we enter into the hottest days of the year, it’s hard to believe that fall is around the corner. That means pumpkin spiced lattes, spiced cider and warm apple pie. But, you won’t have to wait until fall to get a taste of autumn. Delmarva Christian School graduate, Mia Rembold of Seaford, makes Apple Pie Cupcakes. Check out the recipe below:

Cupcake Ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup sugar plus 1 tbsp
• 1 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
• 3 egg whites
• 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup milk

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup softened butter (not melted)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla

Apple pie filling ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup peeled and chopped apples
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 4 tbsp water
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground clove
• splash of vanilla extract

Cupcake Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit and add cupcake liners to cupcake pan
2. Mix together flour, cinnamon, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl
3. Mix butter, egg whites, sour cream, vanilla and milk into a separate bowl
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing. Mix until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined
5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter
6. Bake cupcakes for 15-18 minutes.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool on a wire cooling rack

Apple Pie Directions:

1. Carefully peel, core and chop 1 and 1/3 cup of apples
2. Add chopped apples, sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and vanilla extract into one bowl and mix until combined
3. Pour mixture into a medium sized saucepan and place over medium heat
4. Allow mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until apples have softened.
5. Allow mixture to cool then transfer to a container

Frosting Directions:

1. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, whip butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar
2. Gradually add in powdered sugar and mix until smooth
3. Transfer frosting to a piping bag

Assembly Directions:

1. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a corer to create holes in the center of your cupcake
2. Add apple pix mixture into the opening of your cupcake
3. Frost each cupcake
4. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon on top for extra flavor