In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.  In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk and oil; mix well.  Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in apricots and orange peel.  Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.

Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes. or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.  Serve warm.