Apple Raisin Mini Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Water
• 2 Cups Sugar
• 2 Cups Grated Apples (Approximately 3 Royal Gala Apples)
• 2 Cups Raisins
• 1 Cup (2 sticks) Butter
• 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
• 2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose "Unbleached" Flour
• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees
2. Combine the water, sugar, apples, butter, cinnamon and cloves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, sift in the flour and baking soda.
4. Add the cooled mixture to the bowl, a cup at a time, until combined. I find it best to use a spatula for this to get everything from the sides and the bottom incorporated.
5. Fill greased miniature muffin tins with batter to the top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.