Apricot Muffins 3

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Course : Muffins
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

1 cup dried apricots -- cut up
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
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 peel
1/2 cup chopped nuts
---topping
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
 

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine apricots and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large mixing 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 cups, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until done. Combine sugar and orange juice; dip tops of muffins in mixture.

 

Nutritional Information:

320 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (39% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 27mg Cholesterol; 282mg Sodium