Ingredients
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup chopped dried apricots1/2 cup butter3/4 cup boiling water2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup whole milk2 teaspoons grated orange zest, optional
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In anther bowl, combine the oats, apricots, butter and boiling water; stir until butter is melted. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs, milk and orange zest if desired. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
