caramel smothered apple cinnamon cupcakes

How To Make caramel smothered apple cinnamon cupcakes

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake mix according to the package directions and spray a 12 count muffin tin with cooking spray. Fill each well ¾ full and set aside. In a small sauce pan over medium heat combine the apple chunks, apple sauce and spices. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until soft. Let the mixture cool slightly and place a spoonful of the apple cinnamon mixture on top of each cupcake (as pictured above)
• 2

  Bake cupcakes as directed on package (about 20 minutes). While your cupcakes are baking heat a small sauce pan to medium heat and melt the 3 tablespoons of butter for the caramel sauce. When completely melted add coconut sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the cream, vanilla and a pinch of salt and stir well. Bring caramel mixture to a slight boil, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes. Remove caramel from heat and let cool.
• 3

  To assemble cupcakes drizzle the caramel sauce over the cupcakes and sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired.
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