Florida Strawberry Muffins

Recipe View 1 hrs In a small bowl, combine the chopped strawberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. Gently mix and let sit for 1 hour, allowing the berries to macerate and release their juices. (Time: 60 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it generously or lining it with paper liners. (Time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. (Time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the reserved strawberry juice (from the macerated berries), until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (Time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the macerated strawberries into the batter. (Time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. (Time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back lightly when touched. (Time: 18-20 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (Time: 10 minutes)