HOLIDAY APRICOT CRANBERRY BREAD

Holiday Apricot Cranberry Bread image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a food processor or blender, process cranberries and sugar just until coarsely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and ginger; stir in walnuts and apricots. In another bowl, combine the egg, orange juice, water, butter, orange zest and vanilla; add cranberry mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

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