Description
Caramel Apple Breakfast Muffins are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining warm cinnamon flavors with sweet caramel and juicy apple chunks. These muffins are not only easy to make but also deliver a delightful taste that will have everyone coming back for more. Ideal for brunch, cozy mornings, or as a sweet snack, they promise to elevate your baking game and impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and half of the caramel sauce.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about three-quarters full and drizzle remaining caramel on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg