Apple Pie Cupcakes

I've seen a lot of methods out there to 'lighten' up cupcakes/cake recipes.  The most common is using diet soda in place of all of the other ingredients.  Just a box of cake mix + 1 can of soda, and bake as directed.  And voilà.  Cupcakes!

There are other substitutions out there.  You can use applesauce in replace of the oil.  Or instead of a can of soda, you can use pineapple, or pumpkin.  I saw the idea of using apple pie cake mix on pinterest. Unfortunately, it was a dead link.  So I couldn't find the original site to find out what exactly the poster, or creator, did to make this recipe. 

These cupcakes were deliciously moist, and the chunks of apple were a nice addition.  They were a nice combination of the two flavors, and managed to maintain each flavor individually, in addition to blending them together.

Apple Pie Cupcakes
recipe inspired by this pin

makes 24 servings
3 points+ per serving

Ingredients:
1 box classic yellow cake mix
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1/4 cup all natural applesauce (no sugar added)

Preheat oven as directed on the box of cake mix.  Like 24 cavities in 2 cupcake tins with cupcake liners.

If apple pie mix is already in small chunks, proceed to the next step.   If they are larger chunks, crush or cut into smaller pieces.  The brand I used was in apple slices, so I had to cut each one into numerous smaller pieces.

Mix together the cake mix, pie filling, and applesauce until thoroughly blended.  Batter will be thick, and have the chunks of apple in it.

Spoon batter into cupcake tins, filling each tin approximately 2/3.  Cook as directed on back of cake mix box.  Let cool for 3-5 minutes, and then enjoy!