Heirloom Raisin Muffins

Heirloom Raisin Muffins


1. Combine raisins and water in saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.

3. Simmer 20 minutes.

4. Drain raisins, reserving liquid.

5. Add enough water to reserved liquid to make 1/2 cup.

6. Cool well.

7. Cream together butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixeer at medium speed.

8. Add eggs, beat 2 more minutes.

9. Sift together flour and baking powder.

10. Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup of reserved raisin liquid into creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

11. Stir in raisins.

12. Spoon batter into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.

13. Bake in 400 degree F. oven 18 minutes or until golden brown.

14. Serve hot with homemade jam or jelly.

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