Caramel Apple Pecan Muffins (Printable Version)
Moist muffins feature apples, toasted pecans, and luscious caramel swirls—perfect for breakfast or snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Sweeteners
10 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
13 - 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
14 - 1/2 cup chopped soft caramel candies or prepared caramel sauce
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.
04 - Fold the wet mixture into the dry bowl, stirring just until the ingredients are combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in the diced apples and chopped toasted pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
06 - Fill each muffin cavity halfway with batter. Place a teaspoon of chopped caramel candies or a drizzle of caramel sauce into the center of each, then cover with the remaining batter.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center (avoiding caramel) emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool entirely.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Perfect balance of apple, caramel, and pecan flavors
- Easy recipe for a comforting breakfast or snack
02 -
- Use Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji apples for best taste and texture
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
03 -
- For extra caramel flavor, drizzle additional caramel sauce on top after baking
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if desired