Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 package spice cake mix or 1 package carrot cake mix
• 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
• 20 caramels ( unwrapped)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
• 12 wooden popsicle sticks

Directions

1. Prepare cake batter according to package directions; fold in apples.
2. Fill 12 greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups (Texas-size) three-fourths full.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F.
4. for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and milk over low heat until smooth.
7. Cool for a little bit so when you ice the cupcakes the caramel won't drip down the sides.
8. Spread caramel over cupcakes.
9. Sprinkle with pecans.
10. Insert a wooden stick into the center of each cupcake.