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Caramel Apple Muffins
Muffin Monday! I made these muffins over the weekend and they were a big hit. They have a bit of a caramel surprise in the center that makes them and extra special treat. The apple flavor really comes through and they were great for breakfast as well as an afternoon snack.
I may need an intervention when it comes to dulce de leche. I love that stuff! I also need a break after the weekend, a day off you know.
Friday I went shopping and it had been a while. I left Sam’s with a flat cart and a buggy full. It took me forever to get everything put away. (Thank goodness my niece came along to help or I would’ve never made it to the car!) But no more protests from the kids about being out of food. Have I mentioned how much food it takes to feed two six-foot teenagers! Holy Moly!
We gave the big tractor a bath, the boys harrowed some of the hay meadows, we raked and burned leaves from the yard, did a mountain of laundry, and went to a barbecue in between watching cows. Whew.
How was your weekend?
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Caramel Apple Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded apple
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche caramel
Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a large mixing bowl add butter and sugar and beat until combined, stir in eggs, and vanilla. Fold in apples and sour cream. Add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir just until combined.
Spray a muffin tin (for 12) with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners.
Fill each muffin cup half full with batter. Spoon 1 teaspoon dulce de leche into center of each muffin cup. Top with remaining batter.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned and cooked through.
Yield: 12 muffins
Enjoy!
Miss
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The texture of these looks heavenly! I’m such a huge fan of caramel. Love these!
Oh, these sound delightful. Love your photography, too!
So I was going to go on a diet to lose a few pounds but after seeing your recipe I am postponing until I made those little jewels. I have a feeling they will be worth every single calorie!
I love your blog, by the way, I grew up helping our neighbors milk the cow, clean the barn and even helped with bringing in the hey, and all me asking them if I could come help! Those were great times.
I am sure it’s different as a grown up, but you sounds like you enjoy your life! So keep having fun and keep those delicious recipes coming! Maybe some time you can share a picture with us now and then, about your outdoor activities…….have a great day!
Love the look of that caramel! Yum!
YUM! My son is especially fond of apples and caramel together. He will love these muffins!
I have yet to try dulce de leche, but this looks like the perfect way to test it out! This recipe looks wonderful–like taking the idea of a filled cupcake but transferring it to muffin form (so now I could conceivably enjoy such a treat at any time of day, not just dessert haha!)
Holy muffins! I need a muffin in the morning that oozes caramel! Yes I do!
I love caramel anything. Adding dulce de leche was a great idea.