Caramelized Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons wheat germ
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/3 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

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.