Caramel Apple Buttermilk Muffins
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Caramel Apple Buttermilk Muffins
Description
These muffins combine a batter made from vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, flour, leavening agents, salt, and coarsely chopped peeled apples. The streusel topping adds texture and cinnamon flavor through cold butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnut pieces. The recipe begins with making the crumbly streusel, followed by mixing wet and dry ingredients separately, then folding them together with apples before baking.
Baked at 350ºF, the muffins develop a tender crumb with a moist interior flecked with apple pieces and a golden streusel crust. The caramel icing, made with butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, is drizzled on top after baking to add a sweet finishing touch with smooth texture and enhanced flavor complexity.
This recipe yields about 16 muffins and can be customized by adding some peeled apple pieces on top before baking for a decorative effect. The muffins work well on their own or served with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the streusel topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter cold
- ⅓ cup brown sugar firmly packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup walnut finely chopped
For the muffins:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour you may need a bit more, if the batter is too wet
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¾ cups apple coarsely chopped, peeled
For the caramel icing:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the streusel topping ingredients. With your fingers, combine until you have a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. and line 16 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda); set aside. In another bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, and egg. Once combined, stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. Gently mix in the apple*. If the batter seems to thin, add a tiny bit more flour. The batter should be fairly stiff. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups dividing it equally.
- Divide the streusel topping equally among the muffins.
- Lower the temperature to 350˚ F. and bake for 20-25 minutes. When the muffins are done, they will spring back when lightly pressed. Otherwise, test the muffins by inserting a toothpick. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove them and let cool for 15-20 minutes on a wire rack before drizzling with caramel icing.
- While muffins are baking, prepare drizzle mixture. Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir well and return to microwave for 15 seconds.
- Add vanilla. While stirring, add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy. Mixture should drizzle easily, but should not be super 'runny". Add a bit more milk or powdered sugar to adjust thickness. Drizzle over cooled muffins.
Notes
- Reserve some peeled apple pieces to place on top of muffin batter before baking for a decorative touch.
- The recipe yields about 16 muffins, ideal for sharing or meal prep.
- Ensure the batter is fairly stiff; add a little extra flour if the batter seems too wet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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