Servings: 12

1 1/2 cups raisins 1 ½ cups raisins
3/4 cup sugar ¾ cup sugar
1/2 cup butter ½ cup butter
2 eggs lightly beaten 2 eggs lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk ¾ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour 1 ½ cups flour
2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt Pinch of salt

In large saucepan over medium heat add raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Cook, stirring, almost constantly, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened & just beginning to bubble, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Let this cool while making the rest of the recipe.
Preheat oven to 375F. Line muffin tins.
Using a fork, stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a large bowl.
Make a well in the centre and pour in the warm raisin mixture. Mix well.
Spoon into muffin cups and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove from oven & immediately drizzle about 1 tsp corn syrup over each muffin.

You can add 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans  You can add ½ cup walnuts or pecans