Description

These guava jelly muffins are a delightful tropical treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Soft, buttery, and infused with sweet guava jelly swirls, they offer a delicate balance of fruity and cake-like textures. Whether you enjoy them warm with coffee or as an on-the-go treat, these muffins are simple to make and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk for extra softness)
⅓ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

Guava Jelly Swirl:

½ cup guava jelly, slightly warmed for easy swirling

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.

Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla, milk, and yogurt until smooth.

Step 4: Make the Batter

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 5: Add the Guava Jelly Swirl

Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
Spoon ½ teaspoon of guava jelly into the center of each.
Top with the remaining batter until each cup is about ¾ full.
Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the jelly into the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 6: Bake the Muffins

Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (except for melted guava jelly).
Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

✔ Use room temperature ingredients – This helps the batter mix evenly and results in softer muffins.
✔ For extra moist muffins, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
✔ Don’t overmix! Stir gently to avoid dense muffins. A few lumps in the batter are okay.
✔ If your guava jelly is too runny, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before swirling.
✔ For a creamier version, add a teaspoon of cream cheese in the center before baking.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 18-22 min

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg