Pecan Carmel Muffins

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Buttery muffins topped with a homemade brown sugar caramel and crunchy pecans
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Pecan Carmel Muffins

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 207.1

Description

These Pecan Caramel Muffins are a decadent twist on classic breakfast baking. Each tender muffin is crowned with a rich, gooey layer of brown sugar and butter that melts into a homemade caramel during baking. Topped with crunchy pecan halves, they offer a delightful contrast of textures and a deep, nutty sweetness. Perfect for a cozy weekend morning or as an elegant addition to a coffee break, these muffins bring a touch of indulgence to your table. Simple to assemble using pantry staples, they bake up golden and irresistible, making them a favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC) and grease 12 muffin cups.
  2. In a small bowl, blend the brown sugar with the soft butter or margarine until well combined.
  3. Pat the brown sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of each greased muffin cup.
  4. Arrange pecan halves on top of the sugar mixture in each cup.
  5. Prepare your basic muffin batter according to your preferred recipe.
  6. Spoon the muffin batter over the pecans and sugar mixture in each cup, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 207.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 173.6mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 29.4g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted to create a smooth caramel paste.

You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

The "Basic Recipe" refers to a standard buttermilk or vanilla muffin batter of your choice.

Keywords: pecan, caramel, muffins, breakfast, baking, brown sugar, butter, nutty, dessert, snack, homemade, sweet, indulgent, coffee cake, brunch
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