Jam-Dandy Muffins

Taken from an old cookbook I picked up at a flea market, these are light, fluffy, and totally comforting on a cold winter's morning. The jam called for is apricot, but I didn't have any of that, nor do I like apricots. Sugar-free cherry jam from a local Amish lady was my choice of filling. It was so deeelish! The muffins were so light and the jam was total decadence! I can't wait until I try the blueberry jam.
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Yields:
- Units:
8
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ingredients
- 1 2⁄3 cups all-purpose flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder) or 1 2/3 cups self-rising flour (if using self-rising, omit salt and baking powder)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄3 cup shortening (I prefer Crisco)
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- apricot jam (or your choice)
- chopped nuts, if desired
directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Cut in shortening until particles are fine and about the size of peas.
- Add milk and egg; mix just until thoroughly blended. There will probably be lumps.
- Spoon into a greased muffin tin or paper liners. Place 1 teaspoon of jam on top of each muffin, pressing into batter slightly.
- Sprinkle with the chopped nuts. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops spring back when touched lightly.
- Serve warm. These can also be drizzled with powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.
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"Taken from an old cookbook I picked up at a flea market, these are light, fluffy, and totally comforting on a cold winter's morning. The jam called for is apricot, but I didn't have any of that, nor do I like apricots. Sugar-free cherry jam from a local Amish lady was my choice of filling. It was so deeelish! The muffins were so light and the jam was total decadence! I can't wait until I try the blueberry jam."
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I have been searching for this recipe! It is a favorite from my childhood. A friend of my mom made them and gave us the recipe and we had this beat up old recipe card that was well used. When I moved out, I never copied it and it got lost. These muffins are so good, but we always used raspberry jam.Replies 1
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