1 1/2 c Raisins
3/4 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Butter, cut into chunks
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 c Milk
1/2 ts Vanilla, rum or
–butterscotch flavoring
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 c Walnuts, chopped
1/4 c Corn or maple syrup
Place raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla in a large,
heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring
frequently, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and just beginning to
bubble, about 4 to 5 minutes. Cool slightly, uncovered, in the
refrigerator, while continuing with recipe.
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease 12 muffin cups or coat with cooking
spray. Stir flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large
mixing bowl. Make a well in center and pour in warm raisin mixture,
stirring just until combined. Stir in nuts until evenly mixed.
Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake in center of oven until golden and a
cake tester inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 to
17 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately pour about 1 tsp over top of
each muffin. Cool muffins in cups for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack.
Serve warm. Store muffins in a sealed bag at room temperature for up to 2
days. For longer storage, refrigerate muffins or preferably freeze.
Nutrients per muffin: 4.5g protein, 12.2g fat, 47.7g carbo’s, 308 cals.
Yields
12 Muffins