ORANGE APRICOT MUFFINS

Orange Apricot Muffins image

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

Ingredients

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.