Official New York State Apple Muffins

INGREDIENTS

2 cups New York State Empire apples, coarsely chopped

2 cups flour

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup walnuts

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 cup butter, melted

4 oz cream cheese, cut into small pieces

1/2 tsp vanilla



Topping

1/2 cup(s) walnuts

1/2 cup(s) brown sugar

1/4 cup(s) flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp lemon peel, grated

2 tbsp melted butter


INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. For topping: Combine ingredients and set aside.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda; set aside.
  3. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Portion batter into muffin papers, sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.


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