NEW YORK STATE APPLE MUFFINS

New York State Apple Muffins image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 23

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)