Butter Tart Muffins Recipe
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Butter Tart Muffins

By: HELEJEAN 
"Muffins as tasty as butter tarts without the calories. Rum or butterscotch flavorings make tasty variations."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 muffins
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by Megmakes3   view full review
These muffins are fabulous! My whole family loved them and they have become part of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2010 by WileyP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Thanks, HeleJean - Great Muffins! I just made these this morning for an art class my sister...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2006 by SWINGCRAZED   view full review
Very tasty and easy! They really do taste like butter tarts and they work fine without the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2004 by KAPUANANI468   view full review
it was okay, too many raisins everywhere and the corn styrup just ran off the top of the muffins.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Franique   view full review
Very easy recipe!! The texture is incredibly soft and I love how the raisins give this natural...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by catlover   view full review
I forgot to add the syrup when I made these and they still came out moist and delish! Thank...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2002 by ANNAMA   view full review
very good muffins served warm, but still serviceable at room temperature on an everyday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2002 by TOMANDGWEN   view full review
I PUT IN A REVIEW EARLIER TODAY THEN TOOK THE MUFFINS TO A CHURCH MEETING AND THEY RECEIVED...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by MYSTERYSQUIRREL   view full review
Easy to make, great taste. My muffins didn't rise as much and had a lumpy finish - I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by Betty Crocker   view full review
I had all the ingredients on hand so I thought I'd check these muffins out. I may have...

 

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