Fun Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipes

CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 jumbo muffin cups with paper liners., Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions; fold in apples. Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans; cool completely on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, cook caramels and milk over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Insert a wooden skewer in each.

FUN CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in apples.
• Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups (Texas-size) three-fourths full.
• Bake at 350 degrees F.
• for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
• In a saucepan, melt the caramels and milk over low heat until smooth.
• Cool for a little bit so when you ice the cupcakes the caramel won't drip down the sides.
• Spread caramel over cupcakes.
• Sprinkle with pecans.
• Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake.

FUN CARAMEL APPLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave melt the green candy melts. Repeat with white candy melts., In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Heat 30-45 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth., Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a stick into each; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared pan. Drizzle with melted chocolate and candy melts. Decorate as desired with melted chocolate, candy melts and candies. Refrigerate until set.

CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Place paper baking cups into 24 muffin pan cups; set aside.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and apple pie spice in medium bowl. Combine all remaining cupcake ingredients except apples in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes). Add flour mixture; stir until just moistened. Stir in apples.
• Fill each prepared muffin cup with about 1/4 cup batter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pans; cool completely.
• Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons half & half and 2 tablespoons butter in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (4 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in enough powdered sugar for desired frosting consistency, adding additional half & half, if necessary. Stir in vanilla. Frost cupcakes.
• Tip: An easy way to shred the apples is to core and halve them before shredding. Leave the peel on for a little color and texture.

CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Insert liners in a medium cupcake pan.
• In a large bowl beat together the brown sugar, oil, cinnamon and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the eggs one at a time. Beat for 1 minute after each addition.
• In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
• Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Beat until blended. Stir in the apples.
• Fill the cupcake liners one-half to three-quarters full with batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes.