Caramel Apple Muffins With Walnuts (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups diced apples (peeled & cored).
02 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened).
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
05 - 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed).
06 - 1/2 cup buttermilk.
07 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
08 - 1 tsp baking powder.
09 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
11 - 1/2 tsp baking soda.
12 - 1/2 tsp salt.
13 - 2 large eggs.
14 - Caramel sauce (for drizzling).

Instructions:

01 - Initiate baking by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arranging your muffin tins with liners.
02 - In a medium vessel, sieve together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then set this dry mix aside.
03 - In a spacious bowl, whip the softened butter and combine both sugars until the mixture appears light and airy.
04 - Introduce the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, and subsequently stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - Take the dry blend and incorporate it into the buttery mix alternately with buttermilk, stirring just enough to combine all elements.
06 - Gently incorporate diced apples and walnuts into the prepared batter.
07 - Evenly spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, ensuring each is filled to about two-thirds capacity.
08 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick into a muffin and it comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool and once chilled, garnish them with a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce.

Notes:

01 - Soft, tender muffins intertwined with the sweetness of caramel and the crispness of apples, topped with the delightful crunch of walnuts. Ideal for a comforting morning meal or a delightful treat any time of the day!.