Carrot Apricot Muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 12 Muffins
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2
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cups flour
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2
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t baking powder
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1/2
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t salt
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1/2
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t cinnamon
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1/2
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cup butter, softened
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1/2
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cup sugar
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1/4
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cup brown sugar
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2
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eggs
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⅓
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cup buttermilk
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1
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T orange juice
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1/2
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cup sliced almonds
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1 1/2
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cups grated carrots
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1/2
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cup chopped apricots (fresh or diced)
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1
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t vanilla
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- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars and beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add buttermilk, orange juice, nuts, carrots, apricots, and vanilla; mix well.
- Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin tins.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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