Apricot Nut Muffins

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

702 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	sugar
2	tablespoons	vegetable shortening
1	large	egg
3/4	cup	apricot nectar
4	teaspoons	orange zest	grated
3	cups	whole wheat flour
3 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	apricots, dried	chopped fine
3/4	cup	nuts	chopped, optional

Directions

Mix the sugar, shortening and egg until fluffy. Stir in the apricot nectar and orange rind. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and add to the creamed mixture. Blend in the apricots and nuts and add to the batter.

Pour into the muffin tins, that have been sprayed with a non-stick coating. Let stand for 20 minutes and then bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Cool on racks.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 224g

Amount per Serving

Calories 702 28% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.0g	34%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	19%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 618mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 118.0g	39%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	55%
Sugars 38.0g
Protein 19.0g	37%