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HEALTHY RECIPES: Caramel Apple Cupcakes

These are easy Halloween or harvest treats. To decorate for a Halloween party, put a piece of candy corn or a plastic spider on top of each cupcake.

What You’ll Need: Makes 12 Cupcakes

•    2 cups sifted whole wheat pastry or unbleached white flour
•    1 teaspoon baking soda
•    1 large egg
•    1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
•    3/4 cup unsweetened apple butter
•    1/3 cup each: canola oil, reduced fat buttermilk
•    1 teaspoon vanilla
•    1 jar caramel sauce, at room temperature

What You’ll Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 12-muffin pan (or two 6-muffin pans) with paper liners. Sift the flour into a 2-cup measuring cup until it overflows; then level off the excess flour with a knife. Put the baking soda into the cup with the flour and set aside.

2. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg and sugar until creamy. Add the apple butter, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Slowly mix in the flour and baking soda just until blended.

3. Pour or ladle the batter into the muffin tins. Bake 20 minutes just until an inserted toothpick into a cupcakes center comes out clean. Don't over bake. Cool for at least 20 minutes on a wire rack or on top of the stove before frosting.

4. Remove the cupcakes from the pans and place on a platter. If the caramel sauce is too thick to spread onto the cupcake, remove the lid and place the jar in a small sauce pan with 1-2 inches of water. Heat on low until the sauce starts to soften but isn’t runny. (If it gets too thin, just put the jar in the freezer for a few minutes.)

5. Frost the cupcakes with a dinner or butter knife; let harden for about 30 minutes before serving. The cupcakes will keep for about three days covered with foil. They can be frozen without the frosting.

Tools:

•    Muffin tin(s)for 12 muffins
•    Paper muffin liners
•    Measuring cups, spoons
•    Flour sifter
•    Large mixing bowl
•    Electric mixer
•    Rubber spatula

By: Anne Vassal

BY JIAE K. ON 10/11/2008 7:00:00 AM 52 COMMENTS

52 READER COMMENTS

mmm sounds tasty

audrey121 on 10/11/2008 8:36:54 AM

That sounds really good. My friend is having a party, so maybe I could bring these! Thanks for the recipe!

hello x beautiful 94 on 10/11/2008 8:38:52 AM

those are really cute and look yummy =]

blonde♥girly on 10/11/2008 9:36:21 AM

that sounds really good and tasty. i'm going to make them.

hollisterchic1102 on 10/11/2008 10:26:53 AM

sounds good. maybe my mom will let me make some before Halloween

B11 on 10/11/2008 10:30:56 AM

I'm a cheerleader and eating healthy is important. I love treats and sweets, so I am going to love this recipe. It looks yummy.

bringiton5678 on 10/11/2008 11:51:49 AM

sounds yummy !

ninadasiy on 10/11/2008 12:55:50 PM

I want that...

MunkQoo on 10/11/2008 1:44:37 PM

kewl.....im goin 2 a party in a few hours (its halloween) but its too late to tell my friend now cuz she already got the food. im gonna be an ace, like in a deck of cards (i did dance for 8 years and one year that was one of my costumes). what is everybody else being for halloween if ur dressing up?????

lilgirlyme on 10/11/2008 4:39:05 PM

yum, but you didn't show us how to make the flower-y shaped orange thing on top. it looks so cool1

ZanyPotato on 10/11/2008 4:49:36 PM

sounds yummy!!

flutestar on 10/11/2008 6:20:35 PM

yum!!!

ilovesodapop17 on 10/11/2008 8:53:07 PM

yummmm....:]

xxgatorzrock on 10/11/2008 9:02:27 PM

An ace? Thats a cool costume! I'm going as The Cat in the Hat. My friends are going as candycorn, a sailor, and a grgon. :]

xxgatorzrock on 10/11/2008 9:03:42 PM

whoopsie, i meant dragon, no grgon.

xxgatorzrock on 10/11/2008 9:04:14 PM

for halloween,i'm gonna be a gothic pixie/fairy.last year i was a gothic angel.i'm gonna look AWESOME.

nirvanaluver on 10/11/2008 9:31:27 PM

im going as link from the zelda games =D

dancingstar123 on 10/11/2008 9:44:55 PM

those sound so yummy. not healthy though. idk why it says that. hmm weird.

~smiles~ on 10/11/2008 10:03:31 PM

Looks good! and idk what im being for halloween I always wait until the last minute. ~*Brunettee*~

brunettee on 10/11/2008 10:04:16 PM

I haven't been eating much junkfood since like April, so my tastebuds have changed a lot! I don't like cupcakes anymore, but it looks cute! I can't wait for Halloween!!! ♥

actress1 on 10/11/2008 10:27:56 PM

woo!!! i can't wait for halloween!!! i havn't eaten a ton of junk lately and i've been doing really good on the healthy thing... so i cant handle sweet stuff in as big amounts as i used to... i'll probably just roam the streets and scare people. OH!!! I CAN'T DECIDE WHAT I'M GONNA BE!!! should i be a stick person (black clothes, clear tape, glowsticks) or a gansta? lol!

Orrea_Luvs_Shoes (and boys and smileys and) on 10/12/2008 2:12:26 AM

I'm gonna dress up as someone from Total Drama Island. I'm thinking Courtney.

GuppyPuppy on 10/12/2008 9:41:55 AM

Ooooh! Yummy!

mngirl on 10/12/2008 10:47:11 AM

****MOD***** (and girlies, of course!)

What should I be for Halloween??? I was going to be a nerd, but I want to be something cute. I'm going to my BFF's Halloween Party, and my crush will be there. Please help me!!!

mngirl on 10/12/2008 10:49:56 AM

Those are NOT healthy!

shortiew/style2468 on 10/12/2008 11:04:20 AM

~~~~~MOD~~~~~ Hey Mod! Do you know how healthy these are. Cuz I know brown sugar is healthier than reg. sugar but the apple butter and carmel sauce sounds VERY UNHEALTHY. So if you know the nutritional facts or just a general idea of how healthy these r that would b great!!! *hi16*

Hey Girl, im not too sure on the exact nutrition facts, but pretty much you can guarantee its better that all that sugary frosting with the srpinkles and the dark chocolate cup cake. *Cara T*

hi16 on 10/12/2008 12:16:44 PM

Mod or anyone
How healthy r these? I wanna make them, does anyone know the nutritional value? Has anyone made them, r they yummy?

hi16 on 10/12/2008 12:24:39 PM

it looks really good
*****************mod******************************

i wanna have a halloween party, but i need ideas for what to do, foods, and games. any ideas?

archuletafanxo1713 on 10/12/2008 1:29:06 PM

mod- i know that if you're a member of gl.com that u send us stuff via email. is there a way that i can change the email address u send it 2? thxxx ps those cupcakes look yummy!

sure girl! Just edit in the "my account" or "my profile" section. *Cara t*

dancingchick_24 on 10/12/2008 1:42:20 PM

i really dont know wat i should b for halloween, any ideas? i am trying to go 4 the whole witch or fairy type thing. thxxxx!

dancingchick_24 on 10/12/2008 1:44:03 PM

****MOD***** What should I be for Halloween??? I was going to be a nerd, but I want to be something cute. I'm going to my BFF's Halloween Party, and my crush will be there. Please help me!!!

Hey Girl, try a cute cat or fairy tale costume. *Cara t*

mngirl on 10/12/2008 1:50:16 PM

yeah, i'm having a little costume anxiety too. i really want it to be, like.. native-american-indian-tribal-girl- chic, but there all too expensive! i have been reduced to sewing my own out of an old costume... ugh. i might as well give up. my inspiration is the one form the party city ad- but party city is way too expensive!
any othe ideas girlies??

xoxo

holapeeps on 10/12/2008 5:48:25 PM

Hey, i would try a classic witch ( minus the green face and warts, and a short dress). A pop/rock star is also a good choice, as long as its not 2 slutty. haha

hotpatatoes on 10/12/2008 6:10:26 PM

Thanks Cara! You rock!

mngirl on 10/12/2008 6:30:33 PM

ooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj im the luvbug 4 halloween im all red and pink and frilly and i hav a black 2 2and wings and polka dotted sleevesa headband antenna

gurlygurl22 on 10/12/2008 7:18:29 PM

MOD! GIRLS! PLEASE I NEED HELP!!!!!
this boy always comes by my locker and when i open it, he starts going through my stuff and throwing it around. sometimes he pushes me, or pokes me with my ruler. he is a lot older than me, and he could hurt me really bad! last friday he put his foot in the way of my locker so that i couldnt close it. he said he would close it when i left, but i had a feeling that he wouldnt, and that he might steal something. i did the only thing that felt right at the moment, i kicked his foot as hard as i could and slammed my locker shut. now he hates me more than ever! im so scared to see him 2morrow! help please!

Hey babes, who cares if he hates you? It doesnt sound like youre too fond of him and NOT having him in your life wouldnt have that huge of an affect. If he keeps bugging you, tell an adult, his behavior is rude and immature and you should never feel uncomfortable at school. xo JANA

superhannah on 10/12/2008 9:25:44 PM

thanks jana, youre the best, youre my favorite mod because you always take the time to answer everyones ?s. thanks SO much.

AAAWWW thanks girl!

superhannah on 10/12/2008 9:41:16 PM

MOD i dont really care about the guy hating me, but i know if he hates me, he might hurt me!

superhannah on 10/12/2008 9:45:38 PM

MOD(jana) how are you? so i guess the blog isnt busy?

I am REALLY tired, how are you? Blog isnt too busy because its so late. xo JANA

superhannah on 10/12/2008 9:49:05 PM

im sleepy too. goodnite!

superhannah on 10/12/2008 9:51:56 PM

Those muffins look extra good and healthier than a buttercream and chocolate cupcake!

-Hey Girls!Do you think this costume is cute?
Candy Corn Dress,Candy Corn Witch Hat,Black and White stockings and black flats.

-AbercrombieQueenArtist

AbercrombieQueenArtist on 10/13/2008 11:02:13 AM

AbercrombieQueenArtist~
its def cute! i was gonna be that last year! lol

holapeeps on 10/13/2008 4:00:22 PM

this sounds really good but unhealthy too

for halloween i don't like to go trick or treating even though i'm only in seventh grade.
I have to be in this halloween parade for marching band and we HAVE to have a costume so I have black and orange stockings. Black shorts, a black polo and an orange cami to go under it. plus, i'm dying my hair black and orange, paining every nail either black or orange and puting on a lot of eyeliner and eyeshadow

And after the parade I'll go home and make these.

bushcoo64656667 on 10/13/2008 7:16:40 PM

MOD!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
I always eat WAY too much junk food!!! If I eat one cookie then I end up eating A BUNCH more! I've just got a sweet tooth that won't come out! I've been trying, I really have! but it's only 8 at night and i've already had a piece of strawberry shortcake and FOUR cookies!!! Can you help me figure out how to stop this horrible habit? I'm not overwieght, well i don't think i am. I'm about 5'3" and 118 lbs. I think im a good weight but i know that it'll start to catch up to me! please help! thank u for EVERYTHING!

Hey girl!

Try eating fruits that have a sweet hint to them or force yourself to stay out of the kitchen. U can do it, have will power.

<3 Brianna

greenhippos37 on 10/13/2008 8:14:35 PM

OMG! i'm making those for my small group that i host(it's like a bible study with girls my age from my youth group).

my friends are gonna LOOOOVE them
they always love my snacks. hah. i made brownies last week.

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i'm gonna be 'Miss Understood'...like miss america. hah. and i have a long black dress i'm wearing, and doing my make up goth. hahah.

some ideas for girls could be 'miss communication' (have broken telephone wires), 'miss demeanor' (that one would be fun! have handcuffs and dress all wild), 'miss informed' (hah. could wear a santa suit. hahah.)

things like that.

or you could be medusa. i saw this really sexy costume. but i didn't think my dad would like if i was that. hahah.

smiles are contagious; let's start an epidemic on 10/13/2008 11:33:06 PM

i'm being a greek goddess. the costume i made is out of a bedsheet. u put the sheet horizontal and then u fold it over on the top to fit ur body height. then u fold it in hal the other way so the left side meets the right. then u figure out where ur shoulders would be if u lay it down on top of u lying down(make sure it's lined up in the middle) then u use 2 of those strap thingys parents use 2 keep little kids's mittens on where ur shoulder are. u slip ur head between the 2 straps and u have a robe. u can use a strap to go around ur waist and tie up so u don't look like a blob and u can use fabric glue 2 glue on some greek looking trim. i had to make a basic one for ancient civilations class in 6th grade so i learned how 2. u can even add some cool jewelry that looks all espensive 2 make it really cool.

monkeygirl610 on 10/15/2008 5:20:14 PM