Apricot Muffins with Pistachio and Oats

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Apricot Muffins with Pistachio and Oats

Photo: Natalie Levin



Apricot Muffins with Pistachio and Oats

Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 200 grams (1 cup) sugar
  • 240 ml. (1 cup) milk
  • 80 ml. (1/3 cup) vegetable oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 280 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 50 grams (1/2 cup) whole oats
  • 10 grams (2 tsp.) baking powder
  • 8 halved apricots
  • 30-40 grams finely chopped pistachios

Decoration:

  • 2-3 tbsp. smooth apricot jam
  • Sugar powder
  1. Preheat oven to 170c degrees and grease the pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, oil, salt and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
  3. Add flour, oatmeal and baking powder and mix just until incorporated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the holes.
  5. Place half of apricot in each muffin and sprinkle chopped pistachios.
  6. Bake for about 17-25 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool slightly at room temperature.
  8. Brush the apricots with apricot jam and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Keep the muffins in a closed container in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days, but you should serve them at room temperature.
  • You can use nectarines, peaches, plums or even cherries instead of apricots.
  • Nondairy version: convert milk with soy milk or water.

Apricot Muffins with Pistachio and Oats

Photo: Natalie Levin