Linzer Muffins

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Grease muffin cups.

   Step 2

   Grind almonds with sugar and zest in a food processor until almonds are finely ground.

   Step 3

   Whisk together flour, almond mixture, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together milk, butter, egg, and almond extract in a small bowl, then stir into dry ingredients until combined.

   Step 4

   Put a scant 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Top each with 1 rounded teaspoon jam. Divide remaining batter among cups. Bake until golden and muffins pull away from edges of cups, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 5 to 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack. Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.