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APRICOT NUT BREAD



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Another favorite quick bread that my mom made when I was a child. I often make small tins of my apricot nut bread, pumpkin bread, and cranberry bread to give as teacher gifts, along with the recipe for each, during the holidays.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 7x3x2-inch loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup orange juice
1 egg, beaten
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
orange rind, grated,to taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the apricots in water until soft; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Generously grease and lightly flour two 7x3x2-inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in butter, milk, orange juice, and egg; mix well.
  • Fold in dried apricots, nuts, and orange peel.
  • Spoon into prepared pans.
  • Bake 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on rack 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cool completely.

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 NUT BREAD



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If you like apricots--you'll love this one.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
⅓ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, and save syrup. Puree apricots in a food processor, adding syrup if necessary to make 1 cup.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, and beat fill fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with apricot puree to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 203.5 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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My family likes bread, apricots and nuts, so I put the three together to create this recipe. It's fairly easy to make, and everyone loves it. It never lasts long in our house. -Robert Logan of Clayton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over apricots; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Whisk the egg, apricot nectar and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drain apricots; fold into batter with pecans and orange zest. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., For glaze, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool to room temperature; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT PRESERVE NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Apricot Preserve Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michele7

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons melted shortening or 2 tablespoons salad oil
1 egg
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup lemonade or 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add nuts, shortening, egg, preserves, and juice.
  • Stir until mixture is dampened, but not smooth.
  • Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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A pleasing combination of apricots and pecans make a lovely quick bread for your family or friends. I make this using Spelnda for 1/2 of the sugar. Low in added fat and cholesterol. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup skim milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
10 large dried apricot halves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a non-stick 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
  • Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Pour into pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; turn out and cool thoroughly.
  • Slice into 16 even slices.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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A delicious, moist, easy to make bread that you will want to make often. If you like apricots, this bread will make your mouth water.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c dried apricots, cut fine
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 c orange juice
2 eggs
1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Soak apricots in a 1/4 cup hot water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
  • 2. Sift dry ingredients. Add eggs, orange juice and melted butter. Fold in apricots and nuts.
  • 3. Pour into greased and floured 9 X 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

WHOLE WHEAT APRICOT NUT BREAD



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This was modified (slightly) from How it all Vegan! Whole wheat flour makes it slightly less moist that usual, so if you don't care about the fiber, you might want to just use all-purpose. If you like apricots, this is really yummy.

Provided by Alex Tisdale

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 cup dried apricot (soaked in water or juice)
2/3 cup honey or 2/3 cup other artificial sweetener
4 tablespoons applesauce
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger.
  • Stir in apricots, applesauce, maple syrup, juice, vanilla, vinegar, and nuts.
  • Mix together until"just mixed".
  • Spoon batter into oiled loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2312.9, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 4607.6, Carbohydrate 460.4, Fiber 34.5, Sugar 222.6, Protein 49.7

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Berry     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups of flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 1/4 cup of milk
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup chopped pecans.

Steps:

  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later. Beat the egg and mix in the vanilla, sugar, salad oil, and gradually add the milk. Add flour mixture and then the apricots and pecans. Bake for 1 hour @ 350 degrees in a loaf pan

APRICOT-NUT BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17-ounce) can apricot half
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate or lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and set aside. Drain apricots, reserving syrup. Purée apricots in a blender or force through a sieve. Add enough apricot syrup to measure 1 cup set aside. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt stir in nuts and set aside. In a large mixer bowl, cream together sugar and butter or margarine beat in eggs. Stir in orange or lemon juice and reserved purée. Stir in flour-nut mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until tests done. Cool 10 minutes remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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What is Apricot Nut Bread?

Apricot nut bread is a sweet and nutty bread baked with dried apricots, nuts, and a host of ingredients to give it a delicious flavor. It is a popular snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day, and it is especially great with a cup of tea or coffee. This bread is a classic treat enjoyed by many, and it is easy to make with simple ingredients that can be found in any pantry. It can be baked in a loaf pan or a Bundt pan, depending on the preference of the baker.

Ingredients in Apricot Nut Bread

The ingredients used in making apricot nut bread include:
Apricots:
Dried apricots are the primary ingredient in this bread. They are chopped into small pieces and provide the bread with a fruity flavor.
Nuts:
Nuts such as pecans, walnuts, and almonds are used to give the bread a nutty taste and a bit of crunch.
Flour:
All-purpose flour is the preferred flour of choice for apricot nut bread.
Butter:
Unsalted butter is the fat source used in this bread recipe. It helps to keep the bread moist and adds additional flavor.
Sugar:
Granulated sugar is used to sweeten the bread.
Eggs:
Eggs are used as a binding agent and contribute to the bread's structure and texture.
Baking Powder:
Baking powder is used as a leavening agent, which helps the bread to rise while baking.
Cinnamon:
Cinnamon is used to add a warm and earthy flavor to the bread.
Salt:
Salt is an essential ingredient that helps to enhance the flavors in the bread.

How to Make Apricot Nut Bread

Making apricot nut bread is an easy and straightforward process that requires minimal prep time. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make the bread:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Step 2:
Grease a loaf pan or a Bundt pan with cooking spray or butter.
Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4:
In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 5:
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
Step 6:
Add the chopped apricots and nuts to the wet mixture.
Step 7:
Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until fully combined.
Step 8:
Pour the batter into the greased pan.
Step 9:
Bake the bread in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
Step 10:
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations of Apricot Nut Bread

Apricot nut bread can be customized to suit individual tastes by adding or substituting ingredients. Here are a few variations of apricot nut bread:
Apricot, Cranberry, and Pecan Bread:
In this variation, dried cranberries and pecans are added to the recipe to give the bread a sweet, fruity flavor.
Apricot and Almond Bread:
This variation uses almond flour instead of all-purpose flour and adds sliced almonds to the bread mixture.
Apricot Cream Cheese Bread:
A cream cheese filling is added to this variation, creating a moist and creamy bread.

Conclusion

Apricot nut bread is a delicious treat that is easy to make and can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It is made with simple ingredients, and the recipe can be easily customized to suit individual tastes. Whether it is enjoyed plain, toasted, or with a spread of butter, apricot nut bread is a classic bread that will always satisfy.
Apricot nut bread is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. It has a unique combination of flavors that tastes absolutely amazing. This bread is not only delicious but also easy to make. Even if you are not a master baker, you can make this bread with ease. In this article, we will discuss valuable tips to keep in mind when preparing apricot nut bread.

The ingredients:

The ingredients for apricot nut bread are quite simple, and you may already have most of them in your pantry. However, there are certain ingredients that are crucial to the recipe, and you should be careful when selecting them. Here are the ingredients required to make apricot nut bread:
Apricots:
The first and most important ingredient for apricot nut bread is apricots. You can use fresh, canned, or dried apricots. However, if you are using canned apricots, make sure they are not in heavy syrup. Dried apricots tend to be sweeter, but they need to be reconstituted before use.
Nuts:
The next essential ingredient is nuts. You can use any nuts you like, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews. However, make sure they are fresh and not stale. Stale nuts can ruin the flavor of the bread.
Flour:
You will need all-purpose flour for this recipe. It is an essential ingredient that binds all other ingredients together.
Leavening agent:
You will need baking powder as a leavening agent. It will help the bread to rise and become fluffy.
Sugar:
You will need granulated sugar to sweeten the bread. If you prefer less sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
Eggs:
Eggs are an important ingredient for apricot nut bread. They help to bind all other ingredients together and provide moisture to the bread.
Milk:
You will need whole milk to make this bread. It provides moisture and keeps the bread soft.
Butter:
Butter is an essential ingredient in any bread recipe. It adds flavor and richness to the bread.

The recipe:

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
Step 2:
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the eggs and milk together. Add the melted butter and mix well.
Step 4:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 5:
Fold in the chopped apricots and nuts into the batter.
Step 6:
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Step 7:
Bake the bread for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Valuable tips to keep in mind:

Tip 1:
Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will ensure that everything blends well together.
Tip 2:
When measuring flour, use the spoon and level method. Do not pack the flour as it can affect the texture of the bread.
Tip 3:
Do not overmix the batter as it can make the bread dense and tough. Only mix until the ingredients are just combined.
Tip 4:
If using dried apricots, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to rehydrate them before chopping.
Tip 5:
Chop the apricots and nuts evenly to ensure they are distributed throughout the bread.
Tip 6:
Do not open the oven door during baking. This can cause the bread to sink.
Tip 7:
If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Tip 8:
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. This will ensure that it does not crumble or break apart.
Tip 9:
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bread for up to 6 months.
Tip 10:
You can add a glaze to the bread if you prefer. A simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk will work well.

Conclusion:

Making apricot nut bread can be a fun and rewarding experience. With the right ingredients and proper technique, you can make a delicious loaf of bread that everyone will love. Keep these valuable tips in mind when making apricot nut bread, and you will have a perfect bread every time.

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