Jam Filled Breakfast Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl, and stir through the sugar.
3. 3
   In large bowl, lightly beat the eggs then add the milk, cooled butter and vanilla extract and beat together.
4. 4
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients stir gently until just combined.
5. 5
   (Do not over mix, its fine to have a few lumps in the mixture.)
6. 6
   Spoon half the muffin mixture into each paper cup.
7. 7
   Spoon onto each a teaspoon of jam.
8. 8
   Now top with the remaining muffin mixture.
9. 9
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 20 minutes until well risen, golden and firm to the touch.
10. 10
    For The Topping: melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat.
11. 11
    Spread the granulated sugar in a wide, shallow bowl with the cinnamon if using.
12. 12
    When the muffins are baked, leave in the tin for 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Dip the tops of the muffins in the melted butter and then roll in the sugar.