Description
These caramel apple muffins feature fresh apples, chopped walnuts, and a sweet caramel drizzle, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute walnuts with seeds or omit them. Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g