Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed, undrained
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, optional
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, mix strawberries, oil, eggs and food coloring if desired; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans if desired.
  • Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until muffins test done.
  • Meanwhile, combine spread ingredients in a small bowl; beat until blended. Serve with the muffins. Store spread in the refrigerator.