Pineapple Carrot Raisin Muffins

Name: Pineapple Carrot Raisin Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla

Submitted by plum pie

"My father got muffins from a tenant of his (who happens to be a chef). My mom made my dad ask the chef if he would write down the recipe for her Then, My mom asked if I would make it, and I agreed with a sort of "ehhh, pineapple??" attitude. haha. Well, it's delicious! It's light and sweet. and I baked mine until they sort of got crsip around the edges (crunchy muffin tops are lovely in my opinion). The original recipe calls for walnuts, but I personally use chopped almonds instead."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 12 muffins

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄₂ cup shredded carrot
¹⁄₂ cup raisins
¹⁄₂ cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
2 eggs
¹⁄₂ cup butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large bowl combine dry ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, ground cinnamon and ground ginger.
Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts.
In a seperate bowl, combine wet ingredients: undrained pineapple, eggs, butter and vanilla.
Stir into dry ingredients until just blended.
DO NOT OVERBLEND, please. (: (it's for your own good, really).
Spoon into greased 2 1/2 inch muffin cups.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center is clean when removed.
Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

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Reviews

Was looking for something to use up some crushed pineapple and wow did I find a great one. I had one fresh from the oven and loved the crisp crust and all the flavors but was a bit sweet. I may try half pineapple and half apple. Will try one cold to see the difference, what was wonderful warm.

adopt a greyhound
I made this for a bake sale - they loved it. I made it for Bible Study - they loved it. I made it for my husband - he loved it. Get the idea?

edie5138
wow...these are simple to make but outstanding taste.my third time making them...that's for a great recipe...

Chef Reg Jones
Incredible.Best muffin ever.
Cath S.
My daughter classified this as a keeper. I'll second that motion!!! GREAT RECIPE!!!!

The Kissing Cook