Buttertart Muffins

How to make buttertarts a breakfast item!!

Place raisins , sugar , butter , 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 , about 4 to 5 minutes.

Cool slightly , uncovered , in the refrigerator , while continuing with recipe.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

Grease 12 muffin cups or coat with cooking spray.

Stir flour with baking powder , soda , and salt in a large mixing bowl.

Make a well in center and pour in warm raisin mixture , stirring just until combined.

Stir in nuts until evenly mixed.

Spoon batter into muffin cups.

Bake at 375 degrees f in center of oven until golden and a cake tester inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean , about 15 to 17 minutes.

Remove from oven and immediately pour about 1 teaspoon syrup over each muffin.

Cool muffins in cups for 10 minutes , then remove to a rack.

Serve warm.

raisins, white sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, walnuts, real maple syrup