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Custardy Jam Muffins Recipe

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These Custardy Jam Muffins are soft, tender, and bursting with a sweet strawberry jam center, topped with a delicate strawberry-flavored icing. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a delightful snack, these muffins combine the creamy richness of custard powder with the tangy sweetness of jam, creating a moist and flavorful treat that’s simple to bake and sure to please.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 4 tbsp custard powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder (level)
  • ½ tsp baking soda (level)
  • 200 g caster sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 250 ml buttermilk
  • 90 ml vegetable oil (or rapeseed/canola oil)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Fillings and Toppings

  • 12 tsp strawberry jam
  • ½ cup icing sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp freeze dried strawberry powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plain flour, custard powder, baking powder, baking soda, and caster sugar until evenly blended.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate jug, whisk the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold them together just until combined. Be careful not to over-mix to avoid tough muffins.
  5. Fill Muffin Cases with Batter: Using a 2-tablespoon scoop or spoon, place about 2 tbsp of batter into each muffin liner, forming a base layer.
  6. Add Jam Center: Place about one teaspoon of strawberry jam on top of the batter in each muffin. Keep the jam portion moderate to prevent it from sinking.
  7. Cover Jam with Batter: Spoon approximately ½ to 1 tablespoon of batter over the jam in each muffin, ensuring the jam is completely covered to prevent it from leaking during baking.
  8. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the muffins are well risen, domed, and a skewer inserted (avoiding the jam center) comes out clean. Check at 18 minutes if your oven runs hot.
  9. Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Icing and Decorate: Mix ½ cup icing sugar with just enough water to create a thick paste. Spread a teaspoon of this icing onto the top of each cooled muffin and immediately sprinkle with freeze dried strawberry powder. Allow the icing to set before serving.

Notes

  • Use a gentle folding technique when combining wet and dry ingredients to keep muffins tender.
  • Do not overfill the muffin cases with jam to prevent sinking during baking.
  • Check muffins a couple of minutes early if your oven runs hot to prevent over-baking.
  • The custard powder adds a unique creamy flavor and soft texture to the muffins.
  • Freeze dried strawberry powder adds a vibrant color and concentrated strawberry flavor to the topping.

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