Best Date And Apricot Loaf Recipes

Banana, Apricot and Date Loaf image

Provided by newy65

Categories Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
1 cup dried apricot (chopped)
1 cup dates (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 cups water
90 g butter
4 cups self raising flour
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas (mashed)

Steps:

put sugar, water, dates,apricots, butter and bi-carb into a pot.
stir over low heat until butter and sugar is melted.
in a bowl place flour , mashed banana and eggs.
stir the pot mixture into the flour mixture, making sure to mix well.
place into two well greased and lined pan loaves.
bake at 190 degrees celcius, for 35 minutes test to make sure it is cooked in the middle.
ENJOY !
freezes really well !

Date and Apricot Loaf image

Provided by Chickee

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups self raising flour
180 g dates, diced
1 cup hot coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4-1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon or 1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
80 g dried apricots, chopped
100 g walnuts, chopped

Steps:

Add dates to hot coffee and allow to soften and cool.
Add vanilla and butter to the date mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix flour with sugar and cinnamon. Make a well in the centre, add coffee mixture.
Mix through, add eggs and stir until just combined.
Add dried apricots and walnuts, stir through but do not overmix.
Bake in a loaf pan at 180 degrees (350) for one hour; if top browns too quickly cover with foil. Test with a skewer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 34.7, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 26.8, Protein 5.7