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

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)

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