Pumpkin Muffins

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups raisins
4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
6 eggs
1 (29 ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C). Grease three 12 cup muffin pans, or line with paper
muffin liners. Soak raisins in hot water for ten minutes to plump, then drain.

2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg,
cinnamon, and ground cloves. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin, and applesauce,
until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to make a smooth
batter. Stir the raisins and walnuts into the batter. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin
cups.

3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.