Caramelized Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.7 cup brown sugar divided
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 1  eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk 
• 1 tablespoon flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1.3 cups raisins 
• 0.3 cup rolled oats 
• 0.7 cup water 
• 2 teaspoons wheat germ 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• muffin liners
• muffin tray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
2. 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.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup uncooked oats, baking powder and wheat germ.
5. Whisk together egg and evaporated milk. Make a well in the center of flour mixture, and pour in egg mixture and cooked oatmeal.
6. Mix just until combined. Dredge raisins in 1 tablespoon flour, then fold into batter. Spoon into muffin cups.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.