Caramel Apple Muffins
Caramel Apple Muffins
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
For the Streusel Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
For the Caramel Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt for the muffins. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
If making the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. If using, sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter in each cup.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
While the muffins cool, prepare the caramel glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the light brown sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the glaze is smooth. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more milk (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until it reaches a pourable consistency. If too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the caramel glaze generously over each muffin. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caramel Apple Muffins
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 apples, medium, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
For the Streusel Topping (Optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
For the Caramel Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt for the muffins. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the large egg, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. Fold in the diced apples.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
If making the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold unsalted butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. If using, sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter in each cup.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
While the muffins cool, prepare the caramel glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the light brown sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the glaze is smooth. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more milk (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until it reaches a pourable consistency. If too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the caramel glaze generously over each muffin. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min