White Chocolate Apricot Muffins Recipe 🧁
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Description:
Discover the delightful balance of flavors in these White Chocolate Apricot Muffins, a creation inspired by a low-fat cooking magazine. Despite their unassuming appearance, these muffins boast a bakery-style moistness and a perfect harmony of sweet and tangy notes. White chocolate lends its creamy sweetness, while apricot preserves add a subtle tartness, resulting in a treat that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a muffin pan by lining it with cupcake liners or greasing with cooking spray. |
| 2 | Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chopped white chocolate until well combined. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. |
| 3 | Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together low-fat milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth. |
| 4 | Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be slightly lumpy. |
| 5 | Assemble muffins: Place cupcake liners in the prepared muffin pan. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each liner. Add 2 teaspoons of apricot preserves to the center of each muffin, then top with the remaining batter to cover the preserves. |
| 6 | Sprinkle sugar: Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish. |
| 7 | Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the muffins are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 8 | Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 173.2
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
- Sodium: 181mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 15.2g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Notes:
- For a healthier option, you can use low-fat or non-fat milk.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
