BUTTER TART MUFFINS

Butter Tart Muffins image

Provided by Shar-on

Time 47m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 1/2 cups thompson seedless grapes (a full flavored raisin)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, cook raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and rum flavoring, stirring frequently, until it is slightly thickened and just beginning to bubble.
Cool slightly, uncovered.
In a large mixing bowl, stir tog the dry ingredients.
Make a well in the centre and pour in warm raisin mixture, stirring just until combined.
Spoon muffin mixture into 12 greased muffins cups.
Sprinkle walnuts over top of each muffin.
Bake at 375°F for 17 minutes or until centre tests done.
Remove from oven and immediately pour 1 tsp syrup over each muffin.
Cool about 10 minutes before removing them to cool on rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.