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Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

CARAMEL-APPLE-SPICE CUPCAKES.

MAKES 12 CUPCAKES.

TIME: ABOUT AN HOUR.

This is a tender cupcake, bursting with caramelized apple chunks, with just the right amount of spice and old-fas.h.i.+oned, fun-to-say penuche frosting with a light caramel flavor. Have a few extra cupcake liners handy as there can be some leftover batter, or enjoy a shot of apple batter with a friend.

2 tart, firm cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or Northern Spy

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated vegan margarine

1 cup soy milk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

cup canola oil

cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoons baking soda

teaspoons baking powder

teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

teaspoon ground nutmeg

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