Florida Strawberry Muffins
Rumble — melothria scabra, also known as the cucamelon, is a vine grown for its edible fruit.
Recipe Summary Florida Strawberry Muffins
These are moist and delicious despite the fact that there is no liquid other than the berry juice.Ingredients | Cucamelon Nutrition Facts1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries½ cup white sugar¼ cup white sugar¼ cup butter, softened2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground nutmegDirectionsIn a small bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Set aside for 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid and berries separately.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the juice from the berries. Gently stir in the berries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.Info | Cucamelon Nutrition Factsprep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 muffins
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