Best Honey Apricot Bread Recipes

APRICOT BREAD

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This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's yellowed and full of stains. The fruity appearance and taste of this easy-to-make bread blend beautifully with our warm Florida sunshine. It's always a hit whenever I serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup snipped dried apricots
2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Drain apricots well; add to batter with nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT OAT BREAD

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A flavorful white bread for the bread machine.

Provided by Kristen Mango

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ¼ cups bread flour
⅔ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut up
1 ⅔ cups orange juice
½ cup diced dried apricots
2 tablespoons honey, warmed

Steps:

Place bread ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer; add the dried apricots just before the knead cycle ends.
Remove the bread promptly from the machine when it's finished, and glaze with the warmed honey. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

HONEY APRICOT BREAD

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My cousin loves apricot, so when I saw this recipe in an old cookbook that my great aunt gave me that was compiled for her local high school homecoming reunion, I thought of her, and it sounded so good I thought I would share. I think I'll make them the next time she comes to visit. The original version just said honey, but I...

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 c flour
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c skim milk
1/4 c orange honey
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 c post natural bran flakes
1 c dried apricots, finely chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a seperate bowl, mix egg, milk, honey and butter. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Stir in cereal and apricots. Pour into a 8x4 inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes and then remove from pan.