Apple and Cinnamon Whoopie Pies
By OcadoLife
Published on 28 December 2022
Move over macarons (not to be confused with macaroons)! Stealing the confectionery crown as the trendiest treat this season is the not-so-humble whoopie pie.
Originally an Amish tradition (the name comes from farmers shouting with excitement when they found them packed with their lunch) my version uses cinnamon to soften the sweetness and add a little warmth. Time and servings
32 minsTotal time
20 minsPrep time
12 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 50 g of marshmallows, Ingredient preparation..., white
- 200 g of soft brown sugar
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 250 g of plain flour
- 1 handful of sprinkles
- 25 g of cocoa
- 150 ml of buttermilk
- 4 tbsp of milk
- 200 g of butter, softened, (75g for the filling and 125g for the batter)
- 150 g of icing sugar, sifted, (75g for the filling and 75g for the topping)
- 1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda
- 2 bramley apples (approx 350g), peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
Method
Step 1
Place the marshmallows in a pan along with the milk and heat, stirring, until the marshmallows are melted.Step 2
Place the apples in a pan with 50ml water and bring very gently to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the apples are softened and pulpy. Remove from the heat and stir briskly to break down any large pieces, then leave to cool.Step 3
Beat the icing sugar and butter together until smooth. Whisk the melted marshmallows into the butter mixture and then set to one side to cool and firm up.Step 4
Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Grease 2 large baking sheets.Step 5
Beat the butter and sugar together. Now add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon & cocoa together and then add about a third to the egg mixture and beat until fully incorporated followed by a third of the buttermilk.Step 6
Continue to add the flour and buttermilk in this way, mixing well between each addition. Pipe 5cm rounds on to the prepared baking trays, allowing space for each one to rise and spread.Step 7
Cook in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until risen and springy to the touch. Remove from the baking sheet and leave to cool on a wire rack.Step 8
Whisk the marshmallow mixture, then spoon into a piping bag. Spoon some apple into the middle of half the pies then pipe the marshmallow filling around the edge.Step 9
Sandwich with the remaining pies. Mix the remaining icing sugar with a few drops of boiling water to form a smooth paste. Top each pie with a little icing and some sprinkles, then serve.