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Apricot and Ginger Muffins

[heart_this] · Jul 25, 2010 · 36 Comments

Apricot and Ginger Muffins

The farmers market has been overflowing with fresh local fruits and vegetables lately. There are so many good options that I have to pick and choose what to get and this week I went for the apricots which looked phenomenal. I had recently came across the idea of apricot and ginger muffins that sounded really good and I could not wait to try them out. For the recipe, I started out with my favourite muffin recipe and added ginger in the form of both fresh ginger and candied ginger, and topped them off with some sliced apricots. I like this muffin recipe so much because it contains lots to good stuff including rolled oats, whole wheat flour, vanilla yogurt, maple syrup and even an overripe banana. In addition to being fairly healthy this muffin recipe always bakes up nice and light and fluffy and moist and full of flavour. I really like the way the ginger worked in the muffins and the little bits of candied ginger added a great texture. Of course the baked on, slightly caramelized apricot topping stole the show and took these muffins above and beyond. I am certainly looking forward to enjoying these apricot and ginger muffins for breakfast this week!

Apricot and Ginger Muffins
Apricot and Ginger Muffins

Apricot and Ginger Muffins

Apricot and Ginger Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 12
ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 over ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons crytalized ginger (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 apricots (stoned and cut in half)
directions
  1. Mix the brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, banana, oil, egg, crystalized ginger, fresh ginger and rolled oats in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a greased muffin pan.
  5. Top each muffin with a half an apricot.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until a toothpick pushed into the center of a muffin comes out clean, for about 25 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    July 25, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    Wow, great shot! I love the styling of the ingredients in the background…looks delish!!

    Reply
  2. Recipe for Delicious says

    July 25, 2010 at 5:55 pm

    Looks great, Kevin. I love how you arrange the apricots on top.

    Reply
  3. Monica says

    July 25, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    These look very similar to the Ginger Peach Muffins I made yesterday from Kim Boyce's book Good to the Grain!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    July 25, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Kevin, these are gorgeous and sound so wonderful! I love the use of maple, yogurt and double gingers in them! and the caramelized apricots on the top? genius!

    Reply
  5. Belinda @zomppa says

    July 25, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    What a gorgeous muffin – you wouldn't even know they are healthy.

    Reply
  6. Jess--Sugar High says

    July 25, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I just bought some candied ginger a day ago hoping to find a good recipe to put it into. I think I have that recipe now! These look delicious, I can't wait to try them!

    Reply
  7. Helene says

    July 25, 2010 at 9:05 pm

    I was looking for a healthier muffins to bake this week. This would be perfect. Nice picture Kevin.

    Reply
  8. Ana Powell says

    July 25, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Another great work.
    Well done, the apricot and ginger muffins look really delicious.
    Loved the photos too ♥

    Reply
  9. Susan says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:02 am

    I love that this recipe combines apricots and bananas. Bananas add great flavor. Like the use of apricots as decoration on the top.

    Reply
  10. Deeba PAB says

    July 26, 2010 at 12:52 am

    Stone fruit in bakes makes me jump with joy. These are gorgeous Kevin!

    Reply
  11. ♥peachkins♥ says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:13 am

    I'll take two please..

    Reply
  12. Sweet and Savory says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:34 am

    These sound like muffins with flavor. I love apricots and all the goodies, inside this muffin.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:20 am

    My mouth was watering just reading this! Going to try it.

    Reply
  14. Paula says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:35 am

    beautiful colours Kevin! looks great!

    Have a nice day,
    Paula

    Reply
  15. Joanne says

    July 26, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I think baking is really one of the more perfect ways to use up the summer's produce. I love the apricot ginger combo!

    Reply
  16. Chocolate Shavings says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Those look delicious Kevin – love the idea of a ginger/apricot combo!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    July 26, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Ginger + anything = heaven

    Becca

    Reply
  18. "pup" says

    July 26, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Those are beautiful!! they look delicious!!

    Reply
  19. RamblingTart says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:06 pm

    These are so beautiful, Kevin. I love how you put the fruit on top. 🙂

    Reply
  20. Miranda says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    I love you blog, I just discovered it.
    http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  21. Miranda says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Great blog, I just stumbled upon it.
    Ghttp://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  22. Gloria says

    July 26, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    My favorite fruit in the summer is apricots I love them! These muffins look awesome Kevin and delicious, I have to wait to summer time, x gloria
    (we are in winter now)

    Reply
  23. Juliana says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I love dessert with ginger…and sure apricot is a great addition…

    Reply
  24. Mandy Higgins says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    Hello fellow Canadian food blogger! The recipes and pictures on your blog are amazing. I'm from Moose Jaw, Sask., and write a blog about recipes that worked for me from major cooking magazines and cookbooks. The blog is called Recipes That Worked by Mandy Higgins (http://recipes-that-worked.blogspot.com)

    Reply
  25. eatme_delicious says

    July 26, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I'm not a big fan of apricots but I love how you placed them on top of the muffins!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2010 at 3:44 am

    Nice idea to add the maple syrup, and I'm curious to see how the banana tastes! I love how recipes have a "snowball effect", and evolve every time they reach new hands. Great take on this recipe (and I love the diagonal composition of your last photo!).

    Reply
  27. stefania.confidential says

    July 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Un look perfetto come sempre, complimenti 🙂

    Reply
  28. janet says

    July 27, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    What a great idea. I also picked up some apricots this week and this looks like a wonderful way to use them. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    wonderful recipe… again… and who thought you could pack so much into the humble muffin? I bet the giner and apricot complimented each other marvelously… I think apricots are an underused fruit, so thanks for the apricot lover everywhere.x

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  30. Ciao Chow Linda says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    This is reminding me of some apricot and ginger scones my friend ate recently and raved about. I may look to your muffin recipe for inspiration for ingredients.

    Reply
  31. Marjie says

    July 27, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Kevin, they look just beautiful. That's my kind of breakfast, snack or dessert.

    Reply
  32. kabamaiga says

    July 28, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    I've just discovered your blog. I am really impressed. Your "about me" should be mine as well. I'll prepare these muffins for my blog event about peaches and apricots – thanks.

    Reply
  33. Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says

    July 31, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    All those muffin tops *drool*

    Reply
  34. eliza says

    November 27, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I just finished doing this recipe and I love it. I couldn't find decent apricots so I just topped them with pecan halves which is nice, but I'm itching to try again when I can secure some good apricots.

    Reply
  35. Marissa says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:53 am

    I made these yesterday–delicious! Out of curiousity, what is the benefit of letting the batter sit?

    Reply
  36. kevin says

    August 16, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Marissa: I'm glad you enjoyed them! You let the batter sit to allow the oats to soften a bit.

    Reply

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