Upside-Down Caramel-Apple Muffins

The concept of upside-down cakes originated in the Middle Ages when cakes were often cooked in cast iron skillets over an open fire.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Upside-Down Caramel-Apple Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns golden brown. Pour the caramel into the bottom of each muffin cup.
6. Spoon the muffin batter over the caramel in each cup, filling them about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then invert the tin onto a wire rack to release the muffins. Let them cool completely.
9. Drizzle the tops of the muffins with caramel sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.