Upside-Down Caramel Apple Muffins

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy to Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Sprinkle in the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
3. Spread the caramel mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Layer the apple slices over the caramel mixture.
5. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Pour the batter over the apple slices.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutritional Information (per muffin):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g (7g saturated)
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g (2g fiber, 35g sugar)
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy
• Moist and fluffy
• Upside-down presentation
• Apple and caramel flavors

User Comments:

• "These muffins are absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tart."
• "I love the way the caramel sauce drips all over the muffins when you flip them upside down."
• "These muffins are so moist and fluffy, they just melt in your mouth."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.
• Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples, as thick slices will not cook through evenly.
• Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before inverting to prevent the caramel from sticking to the pan.