CARAMEL APPLE DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

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Welcome autumn and Halloween into your kitchen with these muffins. The recipe will remind you of cinnamon-sugar cake doughnuts. -Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen (scant 1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup)
CARAMEL SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
2 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
COATING:
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apple., Fill greased mini-muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water; stir gently to moisten all the sugar. Cook over medium heat, gently swirling pan occasionally, until syrup turns a medium amber color, about 8-10 minutes., Remove from heat; gradually stir in warm cream. Transfer to a small bowl; place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled, about 5 minutes. Remove bowl from ice water. Whisk in creme fraiche, vanilla and salt., For coating, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip tops of warm muffins in butter, then coat in cinnamon-sugar. Serve muffins with caramel sauce.

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Knourth Drury
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


pasang jamling
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These muffins are a great addition to any brunch or breakfast menu.


Eman AlSaeed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Grace Mogan
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These muffins are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


MuhammZeeshan MuhsmmadZeeshan
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I'm not a baker, but these muffins were easy to make and they turned out great!


Charity McFetridge
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover apples.


Elena Dragu (Costas)
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I didn't have any caramel sauce on hand, so I used maple syrup instead. It worked just as well!


Hayat Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my muffins turned out perfect! They're so moist and fluffy.


Sataj Khan
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These muffins were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Marlenne Tovar Esparza
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but these muffins were still really good. The caramel filling is what really makes them.


Wahab Ishfaq
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These muffins are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of apples and caramel.


Nzuzo Mbonambi
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I made these muffins for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I even got some orders for more.


Arvin Garay
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the caramel apple filling is the perfect touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again soon.