Caramelized Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Directions

Ingredients :

¼ cup butter

⅔ cup rolled oats

⅔ cup brown sugar

divided

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

⅔ cup water

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup rolled oats

4 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons wheat germ

1 egg

lightly beaten

1 cup evaporated milk

1 ⅓ cups raisins

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Methods :

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.