Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. 2
   Make the cupcake batter. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla and baking powder.
3. 3
   Add the flour and milk in batches, starting with flour and ending with flour. Stir until the batter is smooth and silky.
4. 4
   Fill paper-lined muffin tins with the batter 3/4 full.
5. 5
   Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
6. 6
   While the cupcakes are cooling, make the apple pie filling. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Cook until the mixture begins to bubble, about 1 minute.
7. 7
   Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the apples and salt. Cook and stir occasionally until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
8. 8
   Assemble the cupcakes. Using a paring knife, cut out the middle of each cupcake using the coning method.
9. 9
   Spoon the apple mixture into each cupcake and drizzle caramel over all.
10. 10
    Top with whipped cream and decorate.
11. 11
    Enjoy!