butter tart muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. cook over medium heat, 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 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease 12 muffin cups or coat with cooking spray.
• stir flour with baking powder, 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 at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) 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 teaspoon syrup over each muffin. cool muffins in cups for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack. serve warm.