Florida Strawberry Muffins

Florida Strawberry Muffins
"These are moist and delicious despite the fact that there is no
liquid other than the berry juice."
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh
strawberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/2 cup sugar. Set
aside for 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid and berries separately.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup
muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar
until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in
the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir
into the creamed mixture alternately with the juice from the berries.
Gently stir in the berries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops
spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.