butter tart muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup corn syrup

Recipe

• place raisins, sugar, butter, slightly beaten 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. cool slightly, uncovered, in the refrigerator.
• 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; stir just until combined. stir in nuts until evenly mixed. spoon batter into greased muffin cups.
• bake in center of oven at 350 degrees f (190 degrees c) until golden, about 15 to 17 minutes. remove from oven, and immediately pour about 1 teaspoon syrup over each muffin. cool muffins in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack. serve warm.