🧁 Gooey Caramel Apple Muffins 🍏

🌟 A sweet treat perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful pick-me-up! 🌟

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1½ cups diced apples, such as Granny Smith
- ½ cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced apples gently.
6. Evenly distribute the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 250 per muffin
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 18g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the muffins before baking.
- If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the sugar to ½ cup.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container to keep them moist.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 22 minutes | Serving: 12 muffins