Ingredients
1 cup dried apricots, cut up1 cup boiling water1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3/4 cup sour cream2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated orange zest1/2 cup chopped nutsTOPPING:1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup orange juice
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine apricots and water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add sour cream and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix on low only until combined. Fold in orange peel, nuts and apricots. Batter will be very stiff. Spoon into well-greased muffin tins, filling each cup almost to the top. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until done. Combine sugar and orange juice; dip tops of warm muffins in mixture.
