Best New York State Apple Muffins Recipes

NEW YORK STATE APPLE MUFFINS

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I used to work at an apple orchard before retiring. We would give out this recipe to our customers, and so many of them came back telling us how good the muffins were. My family agrees! I think the cream cheese makes these stand out from other apple muffins. -Lillian Davis, Berkshire, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes and softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the eggs, butter, cream cheese and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in the apples, raisins and walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NEW YORK STATE APPLE MUFFINS

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The apple is the official fruit of New York, so it's no wonder the Apple Muffins was destined to become the official muffin of the state of New York. It's just a nice bonus that New York's official Apple Muffin recipe is so scrumptious. It's a featured offering at most Manhattan bakeries and delis (like Petrossian Café on 7th...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

MUFFINS
2 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2 c apples (cortland, macintosh, pippin are good varieties), coarsely chopped
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts
3 large eggs
1/2 c butter, melted
4 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
1/2 c walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 c brown sugar
1/3 can(s) all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 24 cups of a regular-size muffin pan with 24 paper cupcake liners; set aside.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; set aside.
3. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Stir apple mixture into the dry ingredients, adding a little at a time, and stir until just combined (batter will be stiff). Do not over-mix.
4. Put equal portions of the batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups about 2/3 full.
5. Combing all of the topping ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle topping over the batter.
6. Bake at 375° for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely on wire racks. (Makes 2 dozen muffins)