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Golden brown caramel apple muffins with a caramel drizzle on a wire rack
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Indulgent Caramel Apple Muffins

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until well incorporated.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Fold the diced apples into the batter using a spatula.
  • Distribute half of the batter among the muffin cups. Spoon 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce onto the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin portion comes out clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.