Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins

Indulge in the ultimate combination of gooey caramel and crunchy pecans with these irresistible Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins. Perfectly sweet and rich, these muffins feature a buttery brown sugar caramel base topped with toasted pecan halves, crowned by a fluffy, tender vanilla-scented muffin. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making them a standout treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe transforms a simple muffin tin into a show-stopping bakery-worthy creation. Serve warm to enjoy the luscious caramel dripping down the sides—it’s pure decadence in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Pecan halves
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and stir in the brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Divide the caramel mixture evenly among the muffin cups (about 1-2 teaspoons per cup) and sprinkle a few pecan halves over the caramel in each cup.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups over the caramel and pecans, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully invert the muffin tin onto a baking sheet or large plate to release the muffins.

Step 10

Serve warm, and enjoy the gooey caramel and crunchy pecans topping each muffin!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(831.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3146.6

Total Fat 193.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g
Cholesterol 422.0mg	0%
Sodium 1704.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 184.7g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 134.3IU	0%
Calcium 437.8mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1136.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.3%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 41.5%