Friday, November 5, 2010

Caramel Apple Muffins

  • I cannot seem to be able to post pictures to my blog today, if you would like to see what these look like in mini size come check out my facebook blog. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aprils-Home-Cooking/112189978816473?ref=sgm#!/notes/aprils-home-cooking/caramel-apple-muffins/172894986055236

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup 2% milk

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons  Pure Vanilla Extract

  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple

  • 12 caramels, chopped


  • TOPPING:

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and caramels.Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: 14 muffins

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