Caramel Apple Muffins With Walnuts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups diced apples (peeled & cored).
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened).
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup brown sugar (packed).
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1/2 cup buttermilk.
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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2 large eggs.
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Caramel sauce (for drizzling).
# Instructions:
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Initiate baking by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arranging your muffin tins with liners.
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In a medium vessel, sieve together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then set this dry mix aside.
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In a spacious bowl, whip the softened butter and combine both sugars until the mixture appears light and airy.
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Introduce the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition, and subsequently stir in the vanilla extract.
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Take the dry blend and incorporate it into the buttery mix alternately with buttermilk, stirring just enough to combine all elements.
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Gently incorporate diced apples and walnuts into the prepared batter.
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Evenly spoon the batter into the lined muffin cups, ensuring each is filled to about two-thirds capacity.
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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.
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Allow muffins to cool and once chilled, garnish them with a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce.
# Notes:
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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!.