Strawberry Coconut Muffins

1/2 C. Sugar

1/4 C. Butter

1/4 C. Water

1 1/2 C. Flour

1 Beaten egg

1 C. flour

2 t. Baking powder

1 C. Frozen strawberries diced

1/2 C. Coconut

1 t Vanilla essence

1 C. milk

Preheat oven to 400°F, prepare pans.

Gently heat together the sugar, butter & water until the sugar dissolves, set aside to cool.

Combine flour, baking powder, strawberries & coconut.

Mix together the vanilla, egg & milk, then add to the flour mixture.

Finally pour in the butter syrup & mix until just combined. Spoon into pans & bake for 15-20 mins. Serve hot or cold with custard, yoghurt or ice-cream.

Any berryfruit may be used in this recipe. If using fresh berries add them at the end to avoid damaging the fruit.