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

Ingredients

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.