Heirloom Raisin Muffins

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine raisins and water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain raisins, reserving liquid. Add enough water to reserved liquid to make 1/2 cup. Cool well.

3. 3

   Cream together butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixeer at medium speed.

4. 4

   Add eggs, beat 2 more minutes.

5. 5

   Sift together flour and baking powder.

6. 6

   Add flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup of reserved raisin liquid into creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

7. 7

   Stir in raisins.

8. 8

   Spoon batter into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.

9. 9

   Bake in 400 degree F. oven 18 minutes or until golden brown.

10. 10

    Serve hot with homemade jam or jelly.