Fruit-in-the-Middle Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Make a well in the center, add oil and apple juice, and stir gently but thoroughly until evenly moistened.

Step 4

Divide half of the batter between 9 oiled or paper-lined muffin cups. Place a teaspoon of fruit puree or preserves in center of batter. Divide the remaining batter evenly among the muffin cups & to cover fruit.

Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out without batter.