Carambola Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature, plus butter for the muffin tins
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup flour
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 or 3 carambolas, to make 1 1/2 cups when chopped

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    128 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 27 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 18 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 18 milligrams cholesterol; 140 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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12 muffins

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin containing 12 2 1/2-inch cups.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and brown sugar. Mix well. With the mixer running, add the egg, flour, salt, boiling water, baking soda and vanilla, blending well after each addition.
3. Wash the carambolas, removing the ends and dark ridges. Using a food processor, chop into 3/4-inch pieces.
4. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and stir in the chopped carambolas. Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.