Delightful Apricot Muffins

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, melted

Milk

1 cup

Egg

1, large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Dried apricots

1 cup, chopped

Apricot jam

1/2 cup, for topping

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 until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
5. Fold in the chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed within the batter.
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 and gently swirl it into the batter with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
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 warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the burst of apricot flavors!