Apricot Muffins
Posted On February 28, 2022
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sour cream 8 ounces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Soak apricots in water for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Drain apricots, discarding liquid. Fold apricots, orange peel and nuts into batter.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
- Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
- Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
- Yield: about 1 dozen.
Notes
Remember, cooking times may vary depending on ovens, so test doneness before stated cooking times. More recipes you might like:
- Banana Crumb Muffins
- Berry Good Muffins
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- Flax Seed Muffins
- Health Food Muffins
Nutrition Facts
Apricot Muffins
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
274
mg
12
%
Potassium
215
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
749
mcg
83
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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