Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Apple Cider Buttercream

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Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Apple Cider Swiss Meringue Buttercream are full of flavor.

INGREDIENTS

All purpose flour, granulated sugar, eggs, unsalted butter, apple cider, granny smith apple, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla, caramel candies

In a small pot, heat apple cider over medium heat and add the (unwrapped!) caramel candies. Slowly melt them together, stirring very frequently.

Cook apples in a tablespoon of butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. 

Cook apples in a tablespoon of butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook just to soften, not too mushy

Add the cider/caramel mixture, then the rest of the flour mixture. Finally, fold in the apples, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.

Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.