Recipe Name Caramel-Apple Muffins Submitted by Renee Dudensing Recipe Description delicious Quantity 2 Quantity Unit dozen muffins Prep Time (minutes) 45 Cook Time (minutes) 25 Ready In (minutes) 70

Caramel-Apple Muffins Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup Oil, vegetable, cottonseed, salad or cooking 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups flour, bread, enriched 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup, chopped pecans 12 small (2-1/2" dia) (approx 4 per lb) apples Steps Sequence Step 1 Peel, core, and cut 4 apples into 24 (1/4")rings. 2 Saute apple rings in batches in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. 3 Remove from skillet, and place 1 apple ring in the bottom of each 24 lightly greased muffin pan cups. 4 Peel and finely chop enough remaining apples to equal 3 cups; set aside. Stir together sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl. 5 Stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add dry mixture to sugar mixture 6 Add apples to final mixture and fill the muffin pan. 7 Bake at 350 degrees (f) for approx 20 minutes. Quick Caramel Frosting Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 28 fliud ounces condensed milk, sweetened 1/2 cups, packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Steps Sequence Step 1 Place all ingredients in a heavy 3 quart saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat. 2 Cook, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes or until mixture reaches a pudding like thickness. Remove from heat.