CARAMEL APPLE MUFFINS



2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup milk

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup apples, peeled and finely diced

3/4 cup diced caramel candy squares (about 12)



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease muffin tins or line with paper

cups.



In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and

salt.



In another bowl, combine egg and milk. Stir in butter and vanilla

extract. Add flour mixture and stir just to blend. Stir in apples and

caramels. Divide batter evenly among prepared cups. Bake for 25

minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed.



Serve warm.



Makes 12 muffins.