Strawberry Muffins with  Cinnamon-Honey Spread

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed, undrained
  • 1 cup “yonca” Sunflower oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, optional

CINNAMON-HONEY SPREAD:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup “Balarisi” honey
  • 1/4 cup “Balarisi” honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, mix strawberries, oil, eggs;
  • stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans if desired.
  • Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until muffins test done.
  • Meanwhile, combine spread ingredients in a small bowl; beat until blended. Serve with the muffins. Store spread in the refrigerator. 2-1/2 dozen (3/4 cup spread).

Strawberry Muffins with Cinnamon-Honey Spread