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Caramel Apple Muffins with Walnuts & Caramel Drizzle

Moist, spiced apple muffins loaded with walnuts and topped with a rich caramel drizzle for the perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in apples and walnuts.
  5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool muffins for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle with caramel sauce while warm.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.