Fig Jam Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

FIG JAM MUFFINS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----JAM-----
1 c California dried figs
2 c Cold water
1 c Granulated sugar
Salt
1/4 ts Cloves
-----BATTER-----
2 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
4 ts Baking powder
1 t Salt
2 tb Granulated sugar
6 tb Shortening
3/4 c Milk
2 Eggs

For Jam: Rinse and drain figs. Clip stems and grind
or chop figs fine. Add water, bring to boil and cook
and stir about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Add sugar, salt and spice. Cook and stir until of
thick conserve consistency -- from 7 to 10 minutes.

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Work shortening into flour mixture. Add milk and
beaten eggs, stir to blend. Divide batter into 12
medium-sized greased muffin tins. With a spoon, make
a "well" in top of each muffin. Fill each "well" with
spoonful of jam. Bake in hot oven (425 F.) about 18
minutes. Serve hot with butter and remaining jam.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig
Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen
Mintzias



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