c("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.")