Florida Strawberry Muffins

These are moist and delicious despite the fact that there is no liquid other than the berry juice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Set aside for 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid and berries separately.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the juice from the berries. Gently stir in the berries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 4

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.