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Apricot Muffins

By: Lois Gelzer

"Orange zest enhances the apricot flavor of these muffins shared by Lois Gelzer from Cape Elizabeth, Maine. 'Sometimes, I substitute raisins, chopped dates or other dried fruit for the apricots,' she writes."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in apricots and orange peel. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.