Apple Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups apples grated
• 2 teaspoons baking soda 
• 1 cup butter 2 sticks
• 15.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg freshly grated
• 2 cups raisins 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 cup walnuts chopped
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• muffin tray

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine the water, sugar, apples, raisins, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, stir the nuts and baking soda into the flour.
5. Add the cooled mixture to the bowl, and stir until blended. Fill greased miniature muffin tins with batter to the top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Note: Extra muffins can be stored in a re-sealable freezer bag