Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1 large egg, room temperature1 cup 2% milk1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple12 caramels, choppedTOPPING:1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup quick-cooking oats3 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple and caramels.
Fill 12 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
