1 1/2 cups Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. apple pie spice
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups chopped peeled apple (about 1 medium)

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.

In a large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients except apple with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes. Fold in apple. Divide batter equally among muffin cups.

Bake at 375°F for 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from pan to cooling rack to cool completely.

CARAMEL FROSTING:

3/4 cup prepared vanilla frosting
1/4 cup caramel topping (Smucker's)

In a small bowl, mix frosting and caramel topping until smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Submitted by: Sarah Wallen