TOMATO SPICE MUFFINS

Tomato Spice Muffins image

I'm always on the lookout for recipes using garden produce. Although I'm the only one in our family who likes tomatoes, my husband and daughter love these muffins. They have a yummy spice flavor, and the tomatoes keep them moist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups seeded quartered tomatoes (about 6 medium)
1 cup raisins

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In a food processor, combine the eggs, butter, vanilla and tomatoes; cover and process until tomatoes are finely chopped. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in raisins., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.