Apricot Muffins

Apricot Muffins

Soak in hot water 5 minutes - then drain:

         1       cup dried apricots, chopped

Mix in large bowl cream until fluffy:

         1       cup   sugar

         ½      cup   butter

Add and mix well:    

1       cup   sour cream      

Combine and add to creamed mixture just until moistened:

         2       cups          flour

         1       tsp    baking soda

         ½      tsp    salt

Fold in:

         1       Tbsp. grated orange peel

         1       cup nuts (slivered almonds)

                 Prepared apricots

 Pour into greased or paper lined muffins cups ¾ full.

 Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.