Super Moist Fresh Apricot Muffins
These almond and fresh apricot muffins are incredibly moist and fluffy. Golden brown muffins are baked to perfection and come with a lovely golden crumb and a soft and airy interior. The ‘’cherry’’ of this recipe is beautifully baked sugar apricots on top. Quick and easy recipe ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 6 small apricots
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
- ⅓ cup plain unsweetened yogurt, or sour cream
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, or brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 410°F (210°C) and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with muffin liners.
- Next, halve the apricots and remove the seeds, setting them aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until they become smooth.
- Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating until the mixture becomes fluffy. Stir in the almond extract, yogurt, and orange zest.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt, being careful not to overmix to avoid dryness and stickiness in the muffins.
- Now, evenly distribute the muffin batter among the 12 muffin cups, placing one apricot half on top of each.
- Sprinkle a bit of granulated sugar on the top of each muffin.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a muffin; it should come out clean when they're ready.
Notes
- Flavor & Texture -These muffins have a very soft inside and crumbly exterior with a slight nutty flavor to them. These muffins are fluffy and moist and not dry.
- Mix cautiously. Don't over-mix the batter; it should be thick and perfect as is.
- You can also make mini muffins, halving the cooking time.
- Watch for browning. Almond flour can brown quickly if the oven is too hot or if baked for too long.
- To Store. Keep your muffins fresh by placing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll stay delicious for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze. To extend their shelf life, consider freezing muffins for up to 3 months. Just remember to thaw them at room temperature before reheating using your preferred method mentioned above.
- To Reheat. You can reheat muffins in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 617IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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