Apricot and Banana Muffins

1 cup large dried apricots, chopped
½ cup apricot syrup
1 cup whole meal flour
1 cup white flour
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted



Boil the apricots and syrup in a saucepan. Remove from
stove and cool it.Sift the flours into a large bowl and
add the sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Combine the
prepared apricot mixture, bananas, egg, butter . Add the
above mixture to flour mix and blend until just about
combined.Lightly grease muffin moulds and spoon the batter
into them. Bake at 180°C, for 20 minutes or until golden
brown.