Russian Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    241 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Russian

Russian Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes

Russian Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes: Tasty and adorable Russian yeast cupcakes with apples, cinnamon and apple pie spices. Great alternative to usual cupcakes!

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Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 60 ml milk warm, or 1/4 cup
  • 2 teaspoons yeast dry
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 300 grams plain flour 2 1/2 cups, or
  • 50 grams sugar 1/4 cup, or
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking spice mix nutmeg, vanilla and cardamom, contains cloves
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 75 grams butter unsalted, softened, or 1/3 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 apple large

For the filling:

  • 50 grams brown sugar 1/4 cup, or
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking spice mix nutmeg, vanilla and cardamom, contains cloves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 12 pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm milk, yeast and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Stir and leave for 5 minutes for the yeast to ferment.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 50 grams sugar and spices. Add the butter and mix it with your hands. Make a hole in the center and pour the beaten egg and yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth. If necessary, add more milk or flour.
  3. Put the dough on a flour dusted working surface and knead it for 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. Form a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 90 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Peel and dice apples. Put a saucepan or a skillet on medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar and spices. Stir for a few minutes and add the lemon juice. Reduce the heat and let it stew under the lid for 10-15 minutes, until the apples are tender. Then add flour for thickening.
  5. Lightly grease cupcake forms with butter. Once the dough has doubled in size, place it on the flour dusted surface and knead for 1 minute to remove the excessive air. Divide it into 12 pieces and form balls.
  6. With a rolling pin, roll the balls until they are roughly 12-13 cm in diameter. Roll the edges thinner than the center. Put one tablespoon of the filling in the center. Fold the edges around the filling, forming a knot on top. Don't worry if it looks bad, it won't be visible anyway. Transfer it to the cupcake form, with the knot facing down. Repeat with the remaining dough balls and filling. Leave in a warm place covered by a kitchen towel for 30 more minutes. 10 minutes before you want to put the cakes in the oven, heat it to 180 °C (350 °F). Then brush the cupcakes with a beaten egg, insert cloves in the middle of each "apple" and lay pumpkin seeds as "leaves" next to the cloves.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving. Don't forget to remove the clove before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes 12 cupcakes.
  • Store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 157mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 3.6mg (4%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 245IU 5%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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