Apricot-White Chocolate Cake Muffins

Directions

1. 1

   3/4 c dried apricots, snipped into small pieces 2 c water 1/2 c sugar Cinnamon stick **** 1 c unbleached white flour 1 c sugar, to taste 1 t

2. 2

   frshly grated) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 c evaporated skim milk or 1/2 c milk 1/3 c butter, melted and cooled 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 Tbs

3. 3

   Grease 12 muffin cups

4. 4

   Boil sugar, water and cinnamon stick until sugar dissolves

5. 5

   Add apricots and poach until tender (3-5 minutes, depending on the apricots)

6. 6

   Drain, reserving 1/4 c of poaching water if using evaporated skim milk

7. 7

   In large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon

8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together milk (and reserved poaching water, if using evaporated milk--this gives a delicate apricot flavor to the muf