Caramel-Apple Muffins With Quick Caramel Frosting Recipe

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Caramel-Apple Muffins With Quick Caramel Frosting
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Directions:

  1. For muffins:.
  2. Peel, core, and cut 4 apples into 24 (1/4-inch-thick) rings.
  3. Sauté apple rings, in batches, in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  4. Remove from skillet, and place 1 apple ring in the bottom of each of 24 lightly greased muffin pan cups.
  5. Peel and finely chop enough remaining apples to equal 3 cups.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
  8. Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients; add to sugar mixture, stirring just until blended. (Batter will be stiff.)
  9. Fold in finely chopped apples and 1 cup pecans.
  10. Spoon batter evenly over apple rings in muffin pan cups, filling cups three-quarters full.
  11. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  12. Remove muffins from pan, and cool, apple rings up, on a wire rack.
  13. Press the handle of a wooden spoon gently into the center of each apple ring, forming a 1-inch-deep indentation in the muffins.
  14. Spoon warm Quick Caramel Frosting evenly over muffins, filling indentations.
  15. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans.
  16. For frosting:.
  17. Place all ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat.
  18. Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture reaches a pudding-like thickness.
  19. Remove from heat.
  20. Spoon warm frosting evenly over muffins.
  21. Frosting makes approximately 2 1/2 cups.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 857.56 Kcal (3590 kJ)
Calories from fat 578.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.3g 99%
Cholesterol 68.44mg 23%
Sodium 231.17mg 10%
Potassium 335.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 68.09g 23%
Sugars 36.94g 148%
Dietary Fiber 6.36g 25%
Protein 10.17g 20%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 77.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 440.98 Kcal (1846 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.06g 99%
Cholesterol 35.19mg 23%
Sodium 118.87mg 10%
Potassium 172.76mg 7%
Total Carbs 35.01g 23%
Sugars 19g 148%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 25%
Protein 5.23g 20%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 39.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.7
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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