Apricot Muffins

Combine apricot pieces and lemon juice.

Cream shortening and sugar , beat in egg and stir in apricots.

Sift flour , baking powder , salt and nutmeg.

Add to first mixture alternately with milk.

Add chopped nuts with last portion of flour.

Fill greased muffin tins two thirds full.

Sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each muffin.

Bake about 20 minutes at 350 degrees f.

Makes 12 muffins.

fresh apricot, lemon juice, shortening, sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, milk, walnuts, granulated sugar