Apricot Vanilla Bean Muffins Recipe

• 1/2 c. unsalted butter room temperature
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 x vanilla bean split lengthwise, or possibly 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 lrg Large eggs
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. dry apricots finely minced
• 2 ounce almond paste
• 1/4 c. coarse sugar
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter room temperature

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