Sweet Corn Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease the muffin tin.
2. 2
   In large bowl, combine corn meal, flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Stir to mix.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, beat together the butter, sour cream, and eggs.
4. 4
   Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.
5. 5
   Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
6. 6
   Bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and using the back of a teaspoon, make an indentation in the center of each muffin.
7. 7
   Put about 1/2 teaspoon of the preserves into the hole.
8. 8
   Return to oven and continue baking for 5 to 8 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove the muffins from the pan and cool slightly on a rack.
10. 10
    Makes 12 muffins.