Caramel Apple Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• Paper baking cups
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 cup butter
• 1 (16-oz.) package dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Toasted pecans
• Fresh crab apples (optional)