BUTTER TART MUFFINS

Why I Love This Recipe
These are a tasty muffin.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. Vanilla, rum, or butterscotch flavoring
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cupflour
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup maple syrup
Directions
Place raisins, sugar, butter, eggs, milk and flavoring in large heavy saucepan. Place over med. Heat and cook, stirring frequently, until hot, slightly thickened and just beginning to bubble (about 4 or 5 min.) Cool slightly, uncovered, in the fridge.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375*F. Grease or line 12 muffin cups. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in center and pour in the warm raisin mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in nuts.
Spoon into muffin cups. Bake about 15 min. or till done, Remove from oven and immediately pour 1 tsp. Maple syrup over each muffin. Cool 10 min. then remove from tin. Serve warm.