JAM-FILLED MUFFINS

Jam-filled Muffins image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 197 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.