The Official New York State Apple Muffin

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• Topping:
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Muffins:
• 2 cups apples, coarsely chopped
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:

Prepare muffins:

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