Jam-filled Muffins

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 01, 2022
"Kids and adults love the sweet surprise inside each muffin," reports Jessie MacLeod of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. "They go great in any lunch."

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, butter and lemon zest. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Spoon half of the batter into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Make a well in the center of each; add jam. Spoon remaining batter over jam. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 197 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.