Walnut – Onion Muffins

• 1 large onion, or more if needed to make
• 1 cup puree
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 extra large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, chopped coarse
• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 425°F and spray muffin tins with non-stick spray. Peel onion, cut in quarters and puree fine in food processor.
2 Measure puree and increase or decrease the amount to make 1 cup.
3 Beat together butter, eggs and sugar and add pureed onions.
4 Stir in remaining ingredients in the order given and mix batter thoroughly. Fill muffin tins almost full.
5 Bake muffins 20 minutes or until they are puffed and well browned. Serve warm.

Source: California Walnut Board