"Our family enjoys all types of muffins, including this tempting apricot variety," informs Nelly Smees of Hopewell, Nova Scotia. "I like that they can be stirred together in a jiffy for a breakfast treat or anytime snack."
Apricot Oatmeal Muffins
Apricot Oatmeal Muffins
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, optional
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In anther bowl, combine the oats, apricots, butter and boiling water; stir until butter is melted. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, milk and orange zest if desired. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 183 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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