Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3 Tbs. light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves, plus more for serving
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbs. slivered almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Place 6-muffin tin in oven.
  • Combine flour, sugar and salt in bowl.
  • Whisk together milk, egg yolks, preserves, butter and vanilla in large measuring cup or small bowl.
  • Stir into dry ingredients.
  • Beat egg whites 4 minutes, or until soft peaks form.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Coat hot muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Fill cups 2/3 full, and sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Unmold, and serve with preserves.