Heirloom Raisin Muffins

Directions

Combine raisins and water in saucepan.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.

Simmer 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving liquid.

Add enough water to reserved liquid to make ½ cup.

Cool well.

Cream together butter and sugar in bowl until light and fluffy, using electric mixer at medium speed.

Add eggs, beat 2 more minutes.

Sift together flour and baking powder.

Add flour mixture alternately with ½ cup of reserved raisin liquid into creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in raisins.

Spoon batter into greased 3-inch muffin-pan cups, filling 2/3rds full.

Bake in 400 degree F. oven 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve hot with homemade jam or jelly.