Apricot Muffins

Ingredients

• Apricot jam (1/4 cup)
• Dried apricots (1 cup, chopped)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Milk (1 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• All (purpose flour - 2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped dried apricots.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Drop a small dollop of apricot jam on top of each muffin.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!