Caramel Apple Muffins

Muffins always make an excellent start to your day, or enjoyed as a mid-morning snack. This recipe takes everything you love about Classic Streusel Muffins, and adds surprising and irresistible mix-ins. Caramel and apples are a combination that seem like they’re meant for each other. The tart, sweet, and crisp fruit goes perfectly with decadent and buttery caramel. Here it’s captured in muffin form, and sure to become a beloved recipe.

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg , room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup tart apple , chopped and peeled
• 12 caramels , chopped

• 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon