2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes and softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped peeled apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the eggs, butter, cream cheese and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in the apples, raisins and walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
2. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 2 dozen.