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APRICOT BANANA BREAD



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Making this delightfully different twist on traditional banana bread is fun. It tastes excellent spread with cream cheese or butter. When I take this bread to bake sales, it really goes fast. I also make it in small loaf pan to give as gifts. I discovered the recipe in 1955 and have been making it since. -Betty Hull, Stoughton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf(16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 100% bran cereal (not flakes)
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, beating well after each addition. Stir in bran, apricots and nuts. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DRIED BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY OR APRICOT BANANA NUT BREAD



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This recipe was found in Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. I've used it for years, adjusting it to my specific tastes. I use either dried blueberries, or cranberries. I have only once used dried apricots, diced. It's fabulous either way, any way.

Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
5 medium bananas, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup dried blueberries, dreid cranberries or 1/2 cup dried apricot, cut into fours

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350degrees.
  • grease bottom and 1in up the sides of TWO bread 7 1/2x3 1/2x2in bread pans; set aside.
  • combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • in a medium mixing bowl, or food processor, combine eggs, bananas, sugar and butter. (I use I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter). Mix for 30 seconds.
  • fold in nuts of your choice.
  • spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • bake at 350 for 40-45minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of bread comes clean.
  • cool in pan on a wire rack for 10minutes. remove from pan. cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1779.5, Fat 72.3, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 990, Carbohydrate 268.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 137.6, Protein 27.4

APRICOT-BANANA QUICK BREAD



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Banana and apricots lend sugary flavor to this tasty quick bread, and the addition of wheat germ gives it a nutritional pop. "I like to serve it as an after school snack or as an afternoon tea bread." Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas. Combine the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into the banana mixture. Stir in apricots and lemon zest., Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Apricot Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h12m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-bran cereal, not the flakes
3/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, mix well.
  • Mix bananas and buttermilk.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda,and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture.
  • Stir in bran, apricots, and nuts.
  • Pour in greased 9in loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 55-60 minutes, until bread tests done.
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2710.2, Fat 115.4, SaturatedFat 46.7, Cholesterol 588, Sodium 2955.6, Carbohydrate 406, Fiber 36.7, Sugar 219.4, Protein 53.1

BANANA-APRICOT WALNUT BREAD



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Served at the SeaScape Manor Bed and Breakfast in Highlands, New Jersey, this is banana bread with a twist -- apricots! I love banana breads, and am always on the lookout for something new, so when I spotted this I knew it was worthy of sharing. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 ripe bananas, mashed thoroughly
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 2 x 5-inch pans or one 9 x 5-inch pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. At low speed, alternately beat flour mixture and mashed bananas into butter mixture. Stir in apricots and chopped nuts.
  • Spoon batter prepared pan(s). Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick placed in the center comes out clean (about 40 minutes for small pans and 50 minutes for a large pan). You can place foil over the top for the last 15 minutes if the bread is becoming too brown.
  • Note: The bread has a better flavor when it is wrapped and sits overnight (chilled or at room temperature).

APRICOT, BANANA AND BUTTERMILK BREAD



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Make and share this Apricot, Banana and Buttermilk Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plain flour
1 cup wholemeal self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raw sugar
1 cup dried apricot, diced
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup ripe banana, mashed (about 2 large bananas)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180ºC. Line a loaf pan (base about 22cm long x 10cm wide) with non-stick baking paper.
  • Sift flours, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon into a large bowl. Stir in sugar and dried apricots.
  • Combine buttermilk, vanilla, eggs and mashed banana in a large jug. Whisk until well combined. Make a well in the centre of dry ingredients. Using a metal spoon, gently fold egg mixture into dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 262.6, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 25.5, Protein 5.2

APRICOT BANANA BREAD



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Categories     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup bananas
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup bran cereal
3/4 cups dried apricots
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • 350 55-60 minutes Cream butter and sugar and add eggs, mix well. Combine banana and buttermilk. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to cream mixture alternately with banana mixture. Stir in bran, apricots and nuts.

BANANA AND APRICOT BREAD



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From Jody Vassallo little ideas diabetes. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth for sugary foods but I do like savoury and or fruit breads which are not overly ladened with fruit through.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dried apricot (135g/4 1/2oz roughly chopped)
1/2 cup sultana (85g/2 3/4oz)
1 cup unsweetened apple juice (low GI 250ml/8fl oz)
2 1/4 cups self-raising flour (stone ground 360g/12 oz)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 cup oat bran (unprocessed 70g/2 1/4oz)
3 tablespoons brown sugar (or low-calorie sweetner suitable for baking)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 cup buttermilk (250ml/8fl oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mashed banana (just ripe 240g/7 2/3oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C (350F/Gas 4).
  • Lightly grease and line a 10cm x 20cm (4inch x 8inch) loaf tin.
  • Put the apricots, sultanas and apple juice into a pan and bgring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes or until the fruit has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and mixed spice into a bowl and stir in the oat bran and sugar or sweetener.
  • Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and oil and stir into the dry ingredients and then fold in the mashed banana and fruit mixture.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the centre.
  • Set aside for 5 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve the bread plain or with a low fat spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 438.3, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 22.3, Protein 6.7

APRICOT-BANANA BREAD



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A perfect bread for the fall season. Baking this bread just fills the home completely with scents of heaven and it is so delicious. Warning... Very addicting!

Provided by Carolyn Parke @Homemadehappiness

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup(s) butter
2/3 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1/4 cup(s) buttermilk
3 medium bananas,extra ripe are the best
1 1/4 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) bran cereal, not flakes
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
3/4 cup(s) dried apricots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spices

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • In a small bowl, Combine mashed bananas and buttermilk.
  • Combine flour mixture and banana mixture alternately to the creamed mixture. Stir in bran, apricots, and nuts.
  • Pour into a greased 9X5X3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until bread test done. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

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What is Apricot Banana Bread?

Apricot banana bread is a baked bread recipe that incorporates ripe mashed bananas and dried apricots into a delicious loaf. It is a popular variation of banana bread that adds a sweet and tangy twist with the addition of dried apricots. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a dessert.
Origins of Apricot Banana Bread
The origins of banana bread are unknown, but it is believed that it became popular during the Great Depression when households needed to stretch their ingredients and make the most of what they had. Over time, many variations of banana bread have evolved, including the addition of nuts, chocolate chips, and even vegetables like zucchini. The addition of dried apricots to banana bread is a more recent development that takes advantage of the natural sweetness of apricots to create a unique and delicious flavor combination.
Ingredients in Apricot Banana Bread
The ingredients in apricot banana bread are simple and easy to find at your local grocery store. Here is a list of the basic ingredients you will need: - Ripe bananas - Dried apricots - All-purpose flour - Granulated sugar or brown sugar - Baking powder - Baking soda - Salt - Eggs - Butter or vegetable oil Some variations of apricot banana bread may also include additional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
How to Make Apricot Banana Bread
The process of making apricot banana bread is straightforward and can be done in just a few simple steps. 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. 3. Add in the melted butter or vegetable oil and mix well. 4. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. 5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined. 7. Stir in the chopped dried apricots and any additional ingredients, if desired. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the center is cooked through. 9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions for Apricot Banana Bread
Apricot banana bread can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Here are some serving suggestions to try: 1. Slice and serve the bread as is for a delicious breakfast or snack. 2. Toast the bread and spread a little bit of butter or cream cheese on top for a decadent treat. 3. Serve the bread warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert. 4. Use the bread to make French toast or bread pudding for a more indulgent breakfast or brunch option.
Conclusion
Overall, apricot banana bread is a delicious and easy recipe that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Whether you prefer it plain or with added nuts or chocolate chips, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious this variation of banana bread can be.
Apricot banana bread is a delicious baked good that combines the sweetness of bananas with the tangy taste of apricots. This bread is easy to make and perfect for breakfast, as a snack or even as a dessert. When making an apricot banana bread recipe, it is important to keep in mind a few valuable tips to ensure it turns out perfectly.

Tip #1: Use ripe bananas

One of the key ingredients in apricot banana bread is ripe bananas. Ripe bananas are sweeter and easier to mash, which helps to create a moist and tasty bread. When selecting bananas for your recipe, look for ones that are yellow or brown and have soft spots on the skin. These bananas will be perfectly ripe and ideal for baking.

Tip #2: Choose fresh or dried apricots

The other major ingredient in apricot banana bread is apricots. When choosing apricots for your recipe, you have two options - fresh or dried. If using fresh apricots, make sure they are ripe and have a sweet fragrance. Wash them thoroughly and dice them into small pieces. If using dried apricots, make sure they are plump and slightly soft. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them before dicing.

Tip #3: Don't overmix the batter

Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dense bread. To avoid this, mix the ingredients just enough to combine them. Start by whisking together dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another. Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Finally, fold in the diced apricots.

Tip #4: Use a loaf pan

Apricot banana bread is traditionally baked in a loaf pan. Using a non-stick loaf pan with a removable bottom can make it easier to remove the bread once baked. Before adding the batter, grease the bottom and sides of the pan with a cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.

Tip #5: Preheat the oven

Preheating the oven is essential for baking any type of bread, including apricot banana bread. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) before starting the recipe. This will ensure that the oven is at the right temperature once the bread is ready to bake.

Tip #6: Check for doneness

Determining the perfect baking time for apricot banana bread can be tricky. Oven temperatures can vary, and the texture of the bread can differ depending on the amount of moisture in the bananas and apricots. The best way to check for doneness is to insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, continue baking for a few more minutes and check again.

Tip #7: Let the bread cool

Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This will help the bread set and become more firm, making it easier to slice and eat.

Conclusion

Making an apricot banana bread recipe is easy when you keep these valuable tips in mind. Using ripe bananas, fresh or dried apricots, not overmixing the batter, preheating the oven, checking for doneness, and letting the bread cool are all important steps to making a moist and delicious apricot banana bread. Follow these tips and enjoy your homemade bread as a tasty and nutritious snack or breakfast dish.

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