Jam-filled Muffins

Name: Jam-filled Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"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

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.

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

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