Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins (Print Version)

Tender muffins filled with apples and cinnamon, finished with caramel drizzle for a comforting snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Muffin Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 3/4 cup buttermilk
11 - 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples

→ Cinnamon Sugar Filling

12 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
13 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Caramel Sauce

15 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three increments, alternating with buttermilk. Stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
07 - Spoon half of the batter into the muffin cups. Sprinkle each with a pinch of cinnamon sugar filling, drizzle with a little melted butter and caramel sauce.
08 - Cover with the remaining batter and, if desired, top with more cinnamon sugar.
09 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry ingredients most of us already have
  • Comes together in under an hour including baking
  • Brings together the best flavors of cinnamon rolls and apple pie
  • Each bite is super moist with sweet caramel pockets
02 -
  • Each muffin bursts with real apple flavor and gooey ribbons of caramel
  • Easy to customize with different apples or nuts
  • Not only for breakfast they make a show-stopping dessert when warm
03 -
  • Coat diced apples lightly in flour before folding in this helps distribute them evenly and prevents sinking
  • Resist overfilling your muffin tin or the batter may overflow during baking
  • If your caramel sauce is thick warm gently before drizzling for picture-perfect swirls

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