Description
Indulge in these irresistible Gooey Caramel Apple Muffins that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. These moist muffins are bursting with diced apples and gooey caramel bits, topped with a cinnamon-sugar crunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 medium apples (peeled and diced)
- 12 soft caramel candies (cut in half or use caramel bits)
- For topping (optional): 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined. Fold in diced apples.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon a small amount of batter into each cup, place a caramel piece in the center, cover with more batter until ¾ full.
- Add topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over muffin tops.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm to keep caramel gooey.
- Use tart or sweet apples based on preference.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze without caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
