Strawberry Jam Cupcakes

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup sour milk
1 cup strawberry jam

Cream sugar with shortening until fluffy, add eggs and blend. Sift flour, salt, spices, and soda together and add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Fold in jam and bake in greased muffin pans at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with favorite frosting. Makes 20 cupcakes.