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By Amanda Boyarshinov 7 Comments

Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins

These Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins are the perfect treat to make with and for kids.  The sugar zest on top creates a crunchy finish, a delicious contrast to the soft jam surprise middle.
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Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins
Muffins are my kids go-to recipe to make and eat. They are so versatile and make great breakfast and snack options.  My 8 year old can now make the batter on her own.  Even the 2 year old can’t resist pouring and mixing. He insists that no one else can fill the baking cups. 

Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins

 
Ingredients Needed:
2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar + 1 tablespoon 
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of orange juice
1/3 cup of coconut oil
1 tablespoon of orange zest 
1 egg beaten

1/2 cup of strawberry jam (we like home-made the best!)
Don’t forget paper liners for easy clean up.  If You Care is my go-to brand right now.  They don’t stick to the muffin or the pan! Bonus is that they are compostable and Chlorine-Free!

Directions to make Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  1. Line 12 standard size muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients except 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon or orange zest, and jam into a large bowl.
  3. Fill muffin cups 1/2 full.
  4. Make an indentation in the middle of each batter.  
  5. Scoop a spoonful of jam into each.
  6. Top with the remaining batter spread out evenly over all the muffins.
  7. Mix the sugar and remaining orange zest together.
  8. Sprinkle evenly over the muffins.
  9. Gently pat the sugar mixture. (my kids love doing this part and licking their fingers at the end.)
  10. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.  The top will become slightly brown.  A toothpick inserted into the center will come out dry.
Cool for 1 minute before removing from the pan.  Allow muffins to cool even more before serving to children – the jam gets HOT!

Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins

Literacy Connections:

We love to have kids cooking in the kitchen. Most days, we will make our muffins, then snuggle up to read books on the couch together while they bake.Jamberry is a classic rhyming book that takes kids on a berry jam making adventure.

 

MORE J IS FOR JAM RECIPES FROM THE COOKING WITH KIDS BLOG TEAM

Strawberry Jam and Jam Splogger Cookies – Rainy Day Mum
 
Super Simple Microwave Strawberry Jam – Still Playing School
 
Orange Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins – The Educators’ Spin On It
 
Jam and Cream Cheese Bites – Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
 
Jam and Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip – Sugar Aunts
 
Jam Tarts – Mum in the Madhouse

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About Amanda Boyarshinov

K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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Comments

  1. Jen Walshaw says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:37 am

    Oh my, these look and sound amazing. I need to make these with the MiniMads

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  2. Jaime JJ says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:39 am

    These look great! Perfect for breakfast.

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  3. Jaime JJ says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:39 am

    These look great! Perfect for breakfast.

    Reply
  4. Jaime JJ says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:39 am

    These look great! Perfect for breakfast.

    Reply
  5. Cerys Parker says

    June 9, 2015 at 5:56 am

    Ohhh delicious – I want to make them now.

    Reply
  6. Colleen SugarAunts says

    June 9, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I am putting these on my to-bake list!

    Reply
  7. Devany LeDrew says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I always intend to have muffins in the freezer for quick breakfasts! These look AMAZING!

    Reply

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