Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 pound apples ((2 to 3 large apples))
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar ((golden or dark))
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
  • 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup apple butter (click here for the recipe)*
  • ¾ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup raw pecans or walnuts, (very finely chopped )
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, (cut into small chunks)

Instruction

  • Prepare a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.