Apricot Muffins

1/2 cup Dried Apricots -- finely chopped
1/3 cup Unsweetened Apple Juice
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1/3 cup Walnuts -- chopped
3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 Egg


Soak the apricots in the apple juice for 10 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom and walnuts in a bowl. Beat together the oil, sugar and egg. Add the apricots, with the juice, and egg mixture to the flour. Mix just until all the ingredients are blended. Spoon into oiled muffin tins, or paper muffin cups, filling three--fourths full. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Makes 8