Description
These gooey caramel apple buttermilk muffins are moist, tender, and filled with sweet caramel and tart apple chunks. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and chopped pecans (if using).
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce into the center of each, then cover with remaining batter until cups are about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American