Black-bottom Apple Cupcakes with Cinnamon

Black Bottom apple Cupcakes (with cinnamon)Makes: 12 Servings


 * 1 1/2 Pounds granny Smith Apples, Cut in Pieces
 * 3/4 Cup brown Sugar
 * 1 Tbs unsalted Butter
 * 6 oz cream Cheese
 * 1 egg
 * 3/4 Cup flour
 * 1/2 Cup apple Juice
 * 3 Tbs Each oil And unsweetened Cocoa Powder
 * 1 1/2 Tsp cider Vinegar
 * 1 Tsp vanilla
 * 1/2 Tsp Each baking Soda And cinnamon
 * 1/4 Tsp salt

Heat Oven to 350 Degrees. Line 12 Regular Muffin Cups With Paper Liners. Heat a Skillet. Stir in apples, 1/4 Cup brown Sugar And butter. Cook Until apples Are Caramelized. Let Cool. Beat cream Cheese, 1/4 Cup brown Sugar And egg in Bowl Until Smooth And Fluffy. Set Aside. Put Remaining brown Sugar And Rest of Ingredients (except Cooked apples) in Bowl, Stir Until Blended. Divide Among Muffin Cups. Top Each With 1 Tbs apples, 1 Tbs cream Cheese Mixture, Then The Remaining apples. Bake 30 min. or Until cream Cheese Mixture Has Puffed And Set. Cool in Pan. Remove Paper Liners Before Serving. Goes Great With a Hot Cup of coffee. *

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 * World Recipes Y-Group