Apricot Orange Yogurt Muffins

Submitted by Chef #573662

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[MA HIKER]

These are great! Easy to make and loaded with delicious apricots. Next time I would do half wheat flour too, these are a little too "white" for me, I am a whole grain fan.