RUM-RAISIN MUFFINS
Rum-soaked raisins and currants dot these glaze-topped delicate muffins. Recipe was in "Sweet and savory Muffins" from a November 1985 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Overnight soaking of raisins and currants is not included in prep time.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 16 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Soak raisins and currants in rum to cover overnight, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Generously grease 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or line with paper baking cups.
- Drain fruit, reserving rum.
- Mix flour, sugar,baking powder, baking soda,salt and nutmeg in large bowl.
- Cut in butter until coarse meal forms; mix in fruit.
- Whisk sour cream,egg,vanilla and 2 tablespoons reserved rum in medium bowl until smooth.
- Make well in center of dry ingredients, add sour cream mixture to well and stir into dry ingredients until just blended (batter will be lumpy).
- Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake until muffins are golden brown and tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes in pan.
- Meanwhile prepare glaze:.
- In small bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice and enough reserved rum (about 1 tablespoon) to make medium-thin glaze.
- Remove muffins from pan;spread glaze over top.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 124.2, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19, Protein 3.1
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Diwakar Gautam
[email protected]These muffins are a delicious and easy way to start the day. I love the rum flavor.
FREZGI NEGA
[email protected]I've never made muffins before, but these turned out great! My family loved them.
Dreyfas Leyton
[email protected]These muffins are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy they were to make.
M. Dnasir Uddin
[email protected]I love the combination of rum and raisins in these muffins. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.
fantasticblizz comedy
[email protected]These muffins are the perfect way to use up leftover rum. They're also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.
Mehran Mehmood
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these muffins were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.
Ramzan Amin
[email protected]I made these muffins for my book club and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were.
Hayat Said
[email protected]These muffins are delicious! The rum flavor is not overpowering and the raisins add a nice sweetness.
Mahan Mahzoon
[email protected]I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. I like to add a little extra cinnamon to the batter for a bit of spice.
Sabrin Akther Lamia
[email protected]These muffins are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I love that I can use any type of rum I have on hand.
Premika Purnima Devi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed these muffins. The rum flavor is subtle and the muffins are perfectly moist.
Mazhar Shafi
[email protected]I made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Retshidisitswe Kolisang
[email protected]These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of rum and raisins. I'll definitely be making them again.