Nutmeg Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place raisins in small saucepan, cover with water and simmer for approx.
2. 2
   15 min.
3. 3
   until 1/2 cup of juice removed.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, cream shortening, sugar and egg together.
5. 5
   In another bowl mix together flour, salt and nutmeg.
6. 6
   Add the 1 tsp baking soda to the 1/2 cup of hot juice from raisins.
7. 7
   Alternate adding flour mixture and juice mixture to creamed shortening mixture ending in flour mixture.
8. 8
   Stir in raisins.
9. 9
   Place batter in 12 paper lined muffin cups.
10. 10
    Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.