Apple Raisin Muffins (Paula Deen)

The hunters in our group love to keep these in their pockets for quick energy in the woods. Also great as car snacks or for the 4 o'clock munchies.

• 1 c water
• 2 c sugar
• 2 c grated apples
• 2 c raisins
• 1 c butter
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp cloves

• 1 c chopped walnuts (optional)

• 2 tsp soda

• 3.5 c flour

Combine water, sugar, apples, raisins, butter, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix flour, soda, walnuts. Add cooled apple mixture to flour. Mix well until combined. Greased/floured muffin tins. 350 F for 15-20 minutes.

The hardest part is waiting until the apple mixture cools to combine and bake! Easily doubles; you'll be glad you did.

bon appetit