Strawberry Muffins |
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1 1/2 cups chopped Florida strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, unsifted 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
Step One: Combine the strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 1 hour. Step Two: Drain and reserve liquid and strawberries separately. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. Step Three: Mix the eggs, butter, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup sugar and liquid from strawberries in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture. Stir until combined. Fold in reserved strawberries. Spoon into 12 greased muffin pans. Bake for approximately 20 minutes. Serve warm. Yield: 12 muffins |