#2508 - Pumpkin Raisin Mufins

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups Libby's pumpkin
3 eggs
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup canola oil
1 cup raisins
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
3 cups white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups flour

In a saucepan add raisins--cover them with water, bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes, then drain them. In a mixer add pumpkin, eggs, water and canola oil--beat on low speed for 1 minute. Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, white sugar, salt and flour--beat 3 minutes on medium speed. Remove from mixer--add drained raisins--stir just until mixed. Place cupcake liners in muffin tins--fill each 2/3 full with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 23-28 minutes. If you want the muffins higher, bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes.