Caramel Apple Cupcakes

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Fall means many things to many people. For us it means pumpkins, apple cider, cider donuts, and of course caramel apples. Not always the most convenient treat - this recipe transforms caramel apples in a new way and you can make your very own at home!

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Ingredients

• 2 Eggs, room temperature

• 1/2 C. Brown Sugar

• 1/2 C. Granulated Sugar

• 1/2 C. Unsweetened Applesauce OR Vegetable Oil

• 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

• 1 1/4 C. All - Purpose Flour

• 2 tsp. Baking Powder

• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp. Salt

• 1 1/2 C. Shredded Apple

(Rome, Granny Smith, or other baking apples)

Caramel Frosting:

• 1/2 C. Louisburg Cider Mill Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

• 2 Tbs. Heavy Whipping Cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.

2. Line a muffin tin with a baking liners and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.

4. Whisk in the applesauce and vanilla extract.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

6. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until combined.

7. Stir in shredded apples.

8. Evenly divide the batter between the 12 cups.

9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

10. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

    
    

    Frosting:

    Stir heavy whipping cream into caramel sauce,

    mix thoroughly. Drizzle over top of cupcakes.

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Shop at LouisburgCiderMill.com for some of these ingredients and see what other items you can add to your pantry this season!

If you can't find it online, visit our Country Store in Louisburg, KS for some more options!