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Sliced lemon raspberry muffin with jam in the middle.

Lemon Raspberry Jam Muffins

Fluffy lemon poppyseed muffins are filled with a dollop of raspberry jam for a delightful bakery-worthy muffin.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 46 minutes
Servings: 14 muffins
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons poppy seeds (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam or preserves
  • Turbinado or coarse sanding sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, lemon zest and oil on medium high speed until fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  • Using a spatula, gently stir in about ⅓ of the flour mixture. Add all of the buttermilk, stir, and then add another ⅓ of the flour mixture.
  • Stir in the sour cream, then end with the remaining flour mixture. The batter will be quite thick and a little lumpy looking.
  • Line muffin tins with 14 paper liners. Fill each cup 2/3 of the way full.
  • Use a teaspoon to create a small indent in each muffin and then fill it with a teaspoon of jam. Top with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle with turbinado or sanding sugar, if desired, then bake in the preheated oven 20-25 minutes or until tops are firm and very light golden brown on the edges. Cool in the muffin tin for five minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

  • Leftovers: In the unlikely event you’ll have them, lemon raspberry muffins will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating: Microwave individual muffins wrapped in a paper towel for 15-20 seconds. If the muffin is on the stale side, use a damp paper towel. Reheat multiple muffins by placing them back in a muffin tray and covering with aluminum foil. Heat at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Uncover for another 2-3 minutes if you’d like the top to re-crisp.
  • Freezing: These freeze BEAUTIFULLY! To freeze muffins with jam, place them in an airtight container in a single layer or wrap individual muffins in cling wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature, or microwave from frozen in 15 second increments. Be careful because the jam can get molten lava hot in the microwave! Give it a second to cool before diving in.
Course Quick Breads, Muffins & Scones
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon raspberry muffins, muffins with jam, raspberry jam muffins

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg
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