These delightful muffins are filled with sweet strawberry jam, offering a soft and fluffy texture with a surprise burst of fruity flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the batter. Add a spoonful of strawberry jam in the center of each, then top with more batter until the cups are about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted near the edge (but not in the jam) comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Tip: You can swap the strawberry jam with your favorite fruit preserves or add a cream cheese filling for a creamy twist!