caramelized oatmeal raisin muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons wheat germ
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/3 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
• heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook 2/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and allspice until golden brown. stir in 2/3 cup water and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar. cook until slightly thickened. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup uncooked oats, baking powder and wheat germ. whisk together egg and evaporated milk. make a well in the center of flour mixture, and pour in egg mixture and cooked oatmeal. mix just until combined. dredge raisins in 1 tablespoon flour, then fold into batter. spoon into muffin cups.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.