Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400F degrees. Place 10 paper muffin cases in a deep muffin pan. Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, adding any husks that remain in the sifter. Stir in the sugar and chopped apricots. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the banana, orange rind, milk, beaten egg,and oil. mix together well to form a thick batter. Divide the batter evenly among the 10 paper cases.Sprinkle with a few oatmeal pieces and bake for 25-30 minutes until well risen and firm to the touch, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve the muffins warm with a little fruit spread, honey, or maple syrup.

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