Apple Pie Stuffed Chai Spiced Cupcakes - Sprinkles & Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cardamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground star anise
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups white all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Chai Spice Mix
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 medium sized granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped small
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp Chai Spice Mix
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 5 tbsp heavy cream, divided
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• flakey sea salt