Maple-sweetened, raisin and oat bran muffins with fruit jam centers.

Oat Bran Muffins

2 1/2 cups oat bran
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup preserves or jam

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a large bowl mix together oat bran, raisins, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Combine milk, eggs, maple syrup and oil in a separate bowl and mix well. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Fill oiled muffin tins (or cupcake papers) one-third full, add a teaspoon of jam, then fill to two-thirds full.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until done or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.