Pineapple Raisin Carrot Muffins

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup raisins

1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained

2 eggs

1/2 cup melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in carrots, raisins and nuts. Separately combine undrained pineapple, eggs, butter and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until just blended. Spoon into greased muffin tins. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12 MOIST muffins.