Strawberry Streusel Muffins

This recipe came to me from my grandmother, Helen, who runs the Highland Inn on San Juan Island in Washington State. They were a big hit with D!

Strawberry Streusel Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c. sugar

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. butter, melted

1 1/4 tsp almond extract

1 c. sliced fresh strawberries

Streusel topping:

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

1/4 c. flour

2 T (30g) melted butter

1/8 tsp almond extract

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl, make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine egg, milk, butter and almond extract; add to dry ingredients, stirring until moistened. Fold in strawberries.

Combine streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon batter into paper lined or greased muffin pans, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes.