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Apple Spice Muffins with Caramel Glaze

Apple Spice Muffins make morning coffee even better! Topped with a dreamy caramel glaze, these moist muffins have hints of cinnamon and are packed with apples.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 24 -30 muffins
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
  • 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice I used 4 oranges
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ cups peeled diced apples
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 Tablespoons milk divided
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, orange juice and almond extract. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cloves. Mix until combined. Fold in apples.
  2. Fill paper lined muffin cups to half full. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. Remove and cool.
  3. For the frosting, in a medium saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter and 1/4 cup milk (4Tbsp). Bring to a boil over medium heat and continue to boil for 2 full minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool 15 minutes.
  5. Whisk in the powdered sugar and remaining milk until smooth. Spread on cooled muffins. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Apples- choose apples such as Honeycrisp or granny smith for best flavor
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to one week.
  • Freeze muffins before adding glaze, then make the caramel glaze fresh while the apple spice muffins thaw.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1apple Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24-30 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 1apple
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.