Fantastic Apricot Muffins |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These muffins ar so fruity and moist. Wonderful for breakfast with tea or coffee, for brunch with an omelet, or so good as an afternoon snack. Ingredients:
1 cup chopped dried apricot |
1 cup boiling water |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened |
sour cream (1 cup) |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
Directions:
1. Soak apricots in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy.
3. Add sour cream; mix well.
4. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.
5. Drain apricots, discarding liquid.
6. Fold apricots, orange peel and nuts into batter.
7. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
9. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
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