Best 8 Nutty Apricot Muffins Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of Nutty Apricot Muffins! Step into a culinary haven where sweet, juicy apricots and a symphony of nutty flavors blend harmoniously to create a truly irresistible treat. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as you explore a collection of enticing recipes that promise a delightful explosion in every bite.

Indulge in the classic Nutty Apricot Muffins, a timeless favorite that captures the essence of this delectable combination. Discover the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of sweetness and tang, resulting in moist, fluffy muffins that melt in your mouth.

Unleash your creativity with delightful variations such as Apricot Almond Muffins, where the subtle crunch of almonds adds a delightful textural contrast. For a burst of citrusy goodness, try the Orange Apricot Muffins, where zesty orange zest elevates the flavors to new heights.

For those seeking a healthier option, dive into the embrace of the Whole Wheat Apricot Muffins, where wholesome whole wheat flour takes center stage, providing a nutritious twist on this beloved treat.

And if you're craving a muffin with a touch of irresistible crunch, look no further than the Apricot Streusel Muffins. A delightful streusel topping adds an extra layer of texture and flavor that will leave you craving more.

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with Nutty Apricot Muffins as your guide. Let the enticing aromas fill your kitchen as you create a selection of muffins that are sure to become instant favorites. With easy-to-follow recipes and detailed instructions, baking these delectable treats has never been easier.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 :

APRICOT MUFFINS



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These are moist and chewy. I sometimes add 1/2 cup of dates as well as the apricots. A family favorite!

Provided by Aunt Mamie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper muffin cups. Place apricots into a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just blended. It is okay for the batter to have some lumps. Drain water from apricots, and mix them into the batter. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

GLUTEN-FREE APRICOT-WALNUT MUFFINS



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter to grease the pan
350 grams gluten-free flour mix a little over 3 cups, purchased or homemade (see recipe)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
180 grams dark brown sugar (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
1/2 cup grapeseed or coconut oil
40 grams chopped dried apricots (about 1/3 cup)
40 grams toasted chopped walnuts (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees, with a rack in the middle. Grease a muffin tin.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and oil until well combined; add to the dry ingredients, using a rubber spatula to mix until the batter is almost fully incorporated. Add the apricots and walnuts and mix until all traces of flour are gone.
  • Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake until golden brown, the top is firm to the touch, and a toothpick comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Turn the tin around halfway through. Cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Run a knife along the edges of the muffins and unmold. Finish cooling muffins on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

NUTTY APPLE MUFFINS



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I teach quick-bread making for 4-H, and I'm always on the lookout for good new recipes. My sister-in-law shared this recipe with me for a slightly different kind of muffin. With apples and coconut, they are moist, chewy and tasty. -Gloria Kaufmann, Orrville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and baking soda. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil and milk. Stir in apples, nuts and coconut. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

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.

FANTASTIC APRICOT MUFFINS



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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.

Provided by Debster

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 18m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Soak apricots in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing 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 tins 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 296.4, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 22.8, Protein 3.6

APRICOT-OATMEAL MUFFINS



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Sweet bits of dried apricots balance the hearty texture of oats in mouth-watering muffins.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 6 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup oats, the baking powder and salt. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, milk, oil, vanilla and egg with fork or wire whisk until blended. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Fold in apricots. Divide evenly among muffin cups. Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon oats.
  • Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh apricots for the best flavor. If using dried apricots, be sure to rehydrate them in hot water before using.
  • Toast the pecans in a single layer in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
  • For a sweeter muffin, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full, as the muffins will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

These nutty apricot muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They're perfect for on-the-go mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. With their moist and flavorful crumb, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these nutty apricot muffins a try!

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