Apple Pie Cupcakes

• 1 box yellow cake mix and ingredients needed to make cake from the box
• 2 larger macintosh apples (for cake mix) peeled and chopped very small
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 stick of softened butter (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 larger macintosh apples peeled and chopped small
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

1. For the cupcake: Make cake mix according to box directions.
2. Mix next three ingredients ( chopped apples cinnamon and nutmeg ) and add to cake mix.
3. Follow box directions to make cupcakes .
4. For the icing: Combine next 5 ingredients (butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and powdered sugar) with a hand mixer on high until mixed well and very creamy.
5. For the apple pie topping: Add all remaining ingredients to a sautee pan and bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat and simmer for 25 minutes until apples are very soft.
7. Let cool completely.
8. Decorate cooled cupcakes with icing by piping around the outer edge and leave a half dollar size opening in the center.
9. Spoon cooled apple pie filling in center.

yellow cake, apples, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, milk, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, apples, butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, dark brown sugar, water, cornstarch

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/339636-apple-pie-cupcakes (may not work)