Caramel Apple Fritter Muffin (Printable Version)
Moist cinnamon muffins with caramelized apples and a decadent caramel topping for delightful handheld treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 2 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Muffin Batter
05 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
13 - 1/2 cup whole milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Drizzle
15 - 1/2 cup soft caramel candies (approximately 12 pieces), unwrapped
16 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are lightly caramelized and tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Carefully fold in the cooled, caramelized apples along with any juices into the batter.
07 - Divide batter evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
08 - Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
09 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel candies and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted (about 1–1.5 minutes).
10 - Drizzle warmed caramel over the cooled muffin cups before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick and easy to prepare, ready within 45 minutes
- Delivers the flavor of apple fritters in convenient muffin form
02 -
- You can add 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch
- Best served warm or at room temperature, and pairs perfectly with coffee or spiced chai
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender
- Let muffins cool slightly before drizzling to prevent caramel from running off