Fantastic Apricot Muffins

• 1 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• sour cream (1 cup)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. Soak apricots in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy.
3. Add sour cream; mix well.
4. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture just until moistened.
5. Drain apricots, discarding liquid.
6. Fold apricots, orange peel and nuts into batter.
7. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done.
9. Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

apricot, boiling water, sugar, butter, sour cream, flour, baking soda, salt, orange rind, nuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fantastic-apricot-muffins-25321 (may not work)