Caramel Apple Oat Muffins with Streusel Topping
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Caramel Apple Oat Muffins! This recipe beautifully combines chewy oats, luscious diced apples, and a crunchy streusel topping, all topped off with a decadent caramel drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, these muffins offer a heartwarming touch of sweetness and the comforting aroma of cinnamon. Easy to prepare and satisfying to eat, you can double the recipe to share with friends and family, ensuring that everyone enjoys this delicious treat!
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Servings
N/A
Calories
18
Ingredients
Ingredients
quick oats
1.5 (blended into coarse flour)
all-purpose flour
1 (none)
sugar
0.5 (none)
salt
0.75 (none)
baking powder
2.5 (none)
baking soda
0.5 (none)
cinnamon
1 (none)
egg
1 (lightly beaten)
milk
1 (none)
margarine
3 (melted)
diced apples
1.5 (cored and peeled)
oats (quick or regular)
0.5 (none)
brown sugar
2 (firmly packed)
margarine (for streusel)
2 (melted)
brown sugar (for caramel)
0.5 (none)
butter
3 (none)
cream
2 (none)
powdered sugar
0.5 (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2
In a blender or food processor, pulse the quick oats for about 2 minutes until they form a coarse flour.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended oats, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
4
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the lightly beaten egg, milk, and melted margarine. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
5
Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the batter.
6
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
7
For the streusel topping, mix together the oats, brown sugar, and melted margarine in a small bowl using a fork until crumbly, and set aside.
8
Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over each muffin.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
While the muffins are baking, prepare the caramel drizzle: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth.
11
Once the muffins are baked, allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
12
Drizzle the caramel over the warm muffins before serving. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the description of Caramel Apple Oat Muffins with Streusel Topping?
These muffins are a delightful fusion of chewy oats, luscious diced apples, and a crunchy streusel topping finished with a decadent caramel drizzle.
How do you prepare the quick oats for the muffin batter?
Pulse the quick oats in a blender or food processor for about 2 minutes until they form a coarse flour.
What dry ingredients are required for the muffin batter?
The batter requires blended oats, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
How should the egg be prepared for this recipe?
The egg should be lightly beaten before being added to the center of the dry ingredients.
What are the wet ingredients for the batter?
The wet ingredients consist of one lightly beaten egg, one cup of milk, and three tablespoons of melted margarine.
How should you mix the batter after adding the wet ingredients?
Stir the mixture gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
How are the apples prepared before being added to the batter?
The apples should be cored, peeled, and diced to yield 1.5 cups.
What is the recommended filling level for the muffin tins?
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
What ingredients are needed for the streusel topping?
The streusel topping requires 0.5 cup of oats, 2 tablespoons of firmly packed brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of melted margarine.
How should the streusel topping be mixed?
Mix the oats, brown sugar, and melted margarine in a small bowl using a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.
When do you apply the streusel topping?
Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over each muffin before placing them in the oven.
What is the bake time for these muffins?
Bake the muffins in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
How do you determine if the muffins are fully baked?
The muffins are done when the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What ingredients are used to make the caramel drizzle?
The drizzle is made from 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of cream, and 0.5 cup of powdered sugar.
How long should the caramel mixture boil?
The brown sugar, butter, and cream mixture should be brought to a boil and cooked for about 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
At what point do you add the powdered sugar to the caramel?
Whisk in the powdered sugar after the boiled caramel mixture has been removed from the heat.
How long should the muffins cool in the pan?
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
When is the best time to drizzle the caramel?
Drizzle the caramel over the muffins while they are still warm.
Is it possible to double this recipe?
Yes, you can double the recipe to share with friends and family.
What occasions are these muffins suitable for?
They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
How long should you pulse the oats in a blender or food processor?
Pulse the quick oats for approximately 2 minutes.
What spice gives these muffins a comforting aroma?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to provide a heartwarming touch and comforting aroma.
Can you use regular oats for the streusel?
Yes, the recipe allows for either quick or regular oats to be used in the streusel topping.
How many cups of diced apples are needed?
The recipe requires 1.5 cups of cored, peeled, and diced apples.
What type of sugar is used for the caramel drizzle base?
The caramel drizzle base uses 0.5 cup of brown sugar.
Over what heat setting is the caramel drizzle prepared?
The caramel ingredients are combined in a small saucepan and brought to a boil over medium heat.
How should the muffin pan be prepared?
The muffin pan should be lightly greased or lined with paper liners.
What consistency should the oats reach after blending?
The oats should be pulsed until they form a coarse flour.
What tags describe this recipe?
Tags include muffins, apple, oatmeal, streusel, caramel, quick bread, breakfast, dessert, baking, and fall recipes.