Best 20 Apricot Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our delectable apricot muffins, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe apricots with a moist and fluffy muffin texture. These muffins are not just any ordinary baked good; they are culinary masterpieces that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. With three enticing variations to choose from, including classic apricot muffins, streusel-topped apricot muffins, and gluten-free apricot muffins, there's a perfect muffin for every palate and dietary preference. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these exceptional apricot muffins.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APRICOT OATMEAL MUFFINS



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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 183 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT MUFFINS



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"Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 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 zest 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.

Nutrition Facts :

NUTTY APRICOT MUFFINS



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I tried apricots when I didn't have the usual muffin ingredients one time - and this recipe is the result! We enjoyed them, and I've made them often since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried apricots, cut up
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped nuts
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine apricots and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix on low only until combined. Fold in orange peel, nuts and apricots. Batter will be very stiff. Spoon into well-greased muffin tins, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until done. Combine sugar and orange juice; dip tops of warm muffins in mixture.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT OAT BRAN MUFFINS - LOW FAT



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Taken from an old recipe book, adapted for my needs and tastes. 195 calories per serving, 3 grams of fat and 2 mg of cholesterol.

Provided by ColoradoCookin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 Muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups oat bran
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup molasses
1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat ove to 400.
  • Spray 6 large 3" muffin cups with no-stick spray.
  • In large bowl, stir oat bran, brown sugar and baking powder. Make a well in the center.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Stir in buttermilk and molasses.
  • Add buttermilk mixture to the oat-bran mixture and stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and apricots.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack.
  • NOTE:.
  • To make standar sized muffins spray 12 2 1/2" muffin cups with no-stick spray, spoon batter into cups. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes.

LOW FAT OAT BRAN APRICOT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Low Fat Oat Bran Apricot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 22m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups oat bran
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fruit juice (orange,apple,prune)
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 small apple, grated
1/4 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 425 degrees F.
  • Spray muffin tins with pan-spray.
  • (these tend to stick to paper cup cake liners).
  • Mix first 4 ingredients; set aside.
  • Mix egg substitute, juice, milk and oil; add fruit and mix into dry ingredients till just moistened.
  • Pour into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake 15-17 minutes.

JAM MUFFINS, APRICOT ETC



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This recipe is adapted from a New Zealand cookbook called Quick n' Easy Muffins, Cakes, Biscuits, Slices, Loaves, Scones, and was voted a winner after being served to my daughter's teachers at school as a birthday tray. DO grease the pan well so that they slip out easily and if the jam leaks out, get the muffin out of the form while it's still warm because once the jam is cold, it's hard to remove (I used a plastic picnic knife to ease mine out of my muffin form). And yes, you read correctly, the original recipe does say 5 teaspoons baking powder!

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
50 g butter (melted, 1 3/4oz)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
12 teaspoons apricot jam
powdered sugar (to decorate)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven at 200°C (400°F).
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together into a baking bowl. Make a hollow in the dry ingredients. Beat the eggs and milk together and add with melted butter into the middle of the dry ingredients mixing just enough to moisten the mixture.
  • Spoon a largish tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of the muffin form,making certain that it covers the bottom of the muffin form. Make a small hollow in the middle if the muffin mixture and set a teaspoon of apricot jam into the hollow, try not to let the jam run out to the sides very much.
  • Cover the apricot jam with another spoonful of the muffin mix and run a clean finger around it so that the jam is as enclosed by the muffin mixture as possible.
  • Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes or until cooked.
  • Ease the muffins out of the form while warm and put onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Once cool, dust the tops with powdered sugar.

APRICOT & GINGER MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apricot & Ginger Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
2 -3 tablespoons caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 slightly beaten egg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot
1 1/2 teaspoon lemons, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, prepare pans.
  • In a large bowol sift together, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt& ginger.
  • Combine egg, milk, melted butter, grated peel& chopped apricots.
  • Add dry mix to wet mix until just combined.
  • Spoon into pans& bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

HEALTHY APRICOT WALNUT MUFFINS



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Delicious combination of three whole grains, sweet tangy apricots, and crunchy walnuts. Great for breakfast or a make ahead snack to eat when you are on the go. Easy to make, preparation and cooking time total 30 minutes.

Provided by vboese

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour or 1 1/2 cups white bread flour
3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal, any kind
1/2 cup wheat germ or 1/2 cup another 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl mix together flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and mix all well together.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, mix in flour mixture. Next add melted butter and mix well. Line muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray. Divide muffin batter evenly between 12 muffin liners. Top each muffin with chopped walnuts and lightly sprinkle with additional cinnamon and granulated sugar over each.
  • Bake muffins in 375 degrees preheated oven for 20 minutes. Test muffins for doneness with a toothpick, set toothpick in middle of muffin and if the tooth pick comes out clean the muffins are done, otherwise bake a couple additional minutes and test again. To see additional photos of Healthy Apricot Walnut Muffins and other recipes see sliceoftaste.com.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE APRICOT MUFFINS



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Adapted from "125 Best Chocolate Recipes". Delicious chocolate muffins with dried apricots (you can substitute for dried cranberries or cherries) if you wish!). I replaced half of the vegetable oil by light sour cream to lighten them a bit. Makes 12 big muffins.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 32m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup coarsely chopped dried apricot
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease or put paper liners in 12-cup muffin pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, mix together sugar, eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in chocolate and apricots. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Topping: sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 22 minutes or until a tester inserted into center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool completely.

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from a magazine that specializes in low fat cooking. I was surprised when the recipe produced moist bakery style muffins whose flavors balanced perfectly. The white chocolate provides a nice sweet taste and the apricot preserves keep the muffin from tasting too sweet. From the outside they appear as ordinary muffins, but once you bite into them, you'll find a bit

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces premium white baking chocolate (finely chopped)
3/4 cup low-fat milk
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chocolate in a mixing bowl.
  • Make a depression in the middle of the flour mixture.
  • In a separate bowl combine milk, butter and egg and stir with a wire whisk.
  • Add to flour mixture and stir until blended.
  • Apricot preserves are not added to the mixture.
  • Fill muffin pan with cupcake liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • Fill with 1 Tbl.
  • of batter and then add 2 tsp.
  • of apricot preserves to the middle of batter.
  • Then top with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle sugar on top.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes until lightly browned.

APRICOT ORANGE YOGURT MUFFINS



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I love these fresh from the oven for breakfast with my favorite fruit. Mixture can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 12 hours lightly covered.

Provided by franrobson

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup slivered dried apricot
2 tablespoons coarsley grated orange rind

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.
  • In separate bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt and butter and pour over dry ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with apricots and orange rind.
  • Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Scoop into greased or paper lined muffin cups, filling to top.
  • Bake in centre of 375 oven for about 20 minutes or until golden and tops are firm to the touch.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving warm.

APRICOT BRAN MUFFINS FAT FREE



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recipe using non fat buttermilk. This recipe is from Sandra Woodruff Rd. Fat Frees Baking Cookbook, and posted for another interested Zaar chef. Have not tried it myself.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 46m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
1 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Combine the bran and non fat buttermilk and let sit for 25 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, soda, brown sugar together.
  • Add the bran to the egg whites, stir well.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until all are moistened.
  • Fold in the apricots.
  • Spray your muffin tins with a cooking spray, and fill 3/4 with batter.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 16- 18 minutes, or just until a tester comes away clean.
  • Remove from oven and let sit on a rack for six minutes.
  • Then remove muffins from tins to a wire rack.

GLUTEN-FREE APRICOT MUFFINS WITH ALMOND STREUSEL TOPPING



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Tired of toast? Try these moist muffins for a delicious breakfast treat. Make it your way with the variation below.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup tapioca flour
1/2 cup sweet white sorghum flour
1/2 cup white rice flour
1/4 cup garbanzo and fava flour
1/4 cup potato starch flour
1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup almond milk, soymilk or regular milk
1/2 cup sunflower oil or ghee (measured melted)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup ghee (measured melted)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 14 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray (without flour).
  • In small bowl, mix all flours, the baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, granulated sugar, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apricots. Divide evenly among muffin cups, filling each until batter is 1/2 inch from top of paper baking cup.
  • In another small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until tops of muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Carefully remove paper baking cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

GINGER-APRICOT MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Appetizer     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canned apricot nectar
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 - 1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons coarse sugar (turbinado)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Butter and flour 12 standard muffin cups or line them with paper liners. Butter the top of the muffin pan. In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, eggs, and apricot nectar. Pour the milk mixture over the flour mixture and stir together just until combined. Fold in the crystallized ginger. Spoon half of the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of the apricot preserves into each cup, taking care the preserves do not touch the sides of the cup. Top with the remaining batter, covering the preserves. Sprinkle the tops with the coarse sugar, dividing it evenly. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and spring back when pressed lightly with your fingertips, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto the rack and let cool slightly before serving. Variation: To make glazed muffins, omit the coarse sugar. While the muffins are baking, in a small saucepan, stir together 2 tablespoons apricot preserves and 1 tablespoon water or apricot liqueur. Bring to a boil over medium-low, stirring frequently with a heatproof spatula. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Using the spatula, spread the preserves over the top of each baked muffin. Let cool 5 minutes more before serving.

LOW FAT APRICOT MUFFINS



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These are low in calories, low in fat but NOT low in taste. You could use 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots instead of pecans or 1/4 cup of each. I eat mine warm and sprayed with Fat Free Parkay Butter Spray.

Provided by BFit4U

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-18 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces apricot preserves
1/2 cup light butter
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
2 2/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and Splenda Brown Sugar until light, somewhat fluffy and mixed together in mixer using the whisk/wire beater.
  • Add Apricot Preserves, milk and egg beaters to mixer. Beat until well mixed.
  • In another large bowl sift all dry ingredients except the pecans.
  • Remove mixing bowl from mixer base and add the dry ingredients and pecans to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix together with wooden spoon until the batter comes together and is moistened.
  • Spray muffin pans with baking spray w/ flour (Crisco makes a good one.).
  • Fill each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Makes about 18 muffins or 12 massive ones!

WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT MUFFINS



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I got this recipe from a colleague who is a great cook. Use low sugar apricot preserves to help keep the sugar/calories low. Very tasty!

Provided by Belva Bethel

Categories     Muffins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 Tbsp crystallized ginger, minced
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 oz white baking chocolate, finely chopped
3/4 c milk
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c apricot preserves
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, ginger, baking powder, salt and chocolate in bowl; stir well. Make a well in center. In another bowl, whisk together milk, butter and egg. Add to flour mixture, don't over-stir. Stir just until moist. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Spoon 1 Tbsp batter into each cup. Spoon 2 tsp preserves into center of each cup; top with remaining batter. Sprinkle evenly with 1 Tbsp sugar. Bake for 22 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center.

ORANGE APRICOT MUFFINS



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-APRICOT MUFFINS



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Categories     Chocolate     Breakfast     Bake     Quick & Easy     Muffin     Healthy

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups flour
½ cup sugar
1 Tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 oz. premium white baking chocolate, finely chopped
¾ cup milk
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
½ cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl combine flour and next five ingredients (through chocolate). In separate bowl combine milk, butter, and egg. Add to flour mixture and stir just till moist. Spoon about 1 Tablespoon batter into each of 12 greased muffin cups. Spoon 2 teaspoons preserves into center of each muffin cup (do not spread out over batter) and top with remaining batter. Sprinkle evenly with 1 Tablespoon sugar and bake at 400 degrees approximately 20 minutes.

CARROT APRICOT MUFFINS



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I love a good healthy muffin to grab and go in the mornings and I like to use items I have around the house, so when there are extra carrots around, these are simple and delicious!

Provided by doler

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 13 muffins, 13 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute, sugar blend or 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 cups carrots, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or line a 12 cup muffin pan (sometimes I have a little more than this so I use a glass custard cup for the extra).
  • Mix both flours, sugar blend, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add the chopped apricots and toss lightly to coat.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Beat in the softened butter, buttermilk, and orange juice.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Stir in the carrots and nuts.
  • Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

CHOCO-APRICOT MUFFINS



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This was published in Cook's Country (Feb/March 2008 edition) and was a runner up in a muffin contest. Kudos go to Joyce Hart from Prior Lake, MN, for coming up with this excellent muffin recipe I just test drove this evening. This is truly a wonderful muffin!

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease and flour 12 cup muffin tin.
  • In a large bowl whisk the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl mix the sour cream, melted butter, eggs and extracts until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry until combined, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and dried apricots.
  • For the Filling:.
  • Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spoon half the batter in prepared muffin tin. Place a dollop of preserves in center of the batter and top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in tim for 5 minutes and transfer to cooling rack to cool off completely.

Tips:

  • Muffin Pan Preparation: Before starting, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners. This ensures even baking and easy removal of the muffins.
  • Measuring Flour: To achieve accurate measurements, use the spoon-and-level method for flour. Scoop flour into a measuring cup using a spoon, then level it off with a knife or straight edge.
  • Mixing Wet and Dry Ingredients: When combining wet and dry ingredients, alternate between the two, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tough muffins.
  • Folding in Apricots: Gently fold chopped apricots into the batter using a spatula. Avoid overmixing, as this can break down the apricots and make them lose their shape and texture in the muffins.
  • Muffin Batter Consistency: The ideal muffin batter should be thick and slightly lumpy. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins, so mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Baking Time and Temperature: Bake the muffins at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the muffins during baking to prevent overcooking.

Conclusion:

These delightful apricot muffins offer a perfect balance of sweetness, tartness, and moist texture. By following the tips provided, you can create a batch of delicious homemade muffins that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, these muffins are a tasty treat that can be easily customized with different dried fruits or nuts. Experiment with various flavor combinations and enjoy the versatility of this classic recipe. Happy baking!

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