Butter tart muffins

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupRaisins
¾cupGranulated sugar
½cupButter; cut into chunks
2Eggs; beaten
½cupMilk
1teaspoonVanilla; rum or butterscotch flavoring
cupAll-purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonBaking soda
1pinchSalt
½cupWalnuts; chopped
¼cupCorn or maple syrup

Directions

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 centre and pour in warm raisin mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in nuts until evenly mixed.

Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake in centre of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted into centre of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately pour about 1 teaspoon syrup overtop 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 or preferably freeze.

Nutrients per muffin 4½ g protein, 12⅕ g fat, 47.7 g carbohydrates, 1⅗ mg iron, 58 mg calcium,

308 calories.

These were a first prize winner in a recipe contest. Recipe by Bonnie Deane (Alberta)

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 4 minutes Baking time: 15 minutes Makes: 12 muffins

Source: Chatelaine magazine April 1996. Downloaded from Chatelaine website, January 15, 1998

Recipe by: Bonnie Deane

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1019 by Mardi <amdesjar@...> on Jan 17, 1998