Caramel Apple Muffins Recipe

If you're a fan of caramel apples and muffins, then this recipe is perfect for you. These caramel apple muffins are moist, tender, and full of flavor. Plus, they're easy to make and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup peeled and diced apples
• 1/2 cup caramel bits

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, mixing until just combined after each addition.
7. Fold in the diced apples and caramel bits.
8. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

• You can use any type of apple you like, but Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are good choices.
• If you don't have caramel bits, you can use chopped caramels instead.
• These muffins are best eaten the same day they're made, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.