Best Rosemary Apricot Loaves Recipes

APRICOT LOAF

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Make and share this Apricot Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chopped apricot
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup sultana
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 lb butter, softened
2 cups self raising flour
2 large eggs, beaten
chopped preserved gingerroot (optional)
chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Steps:

Grease a 7'x3'x2' loaf tin.
Pour a (250ml) cup of boiling water over fruit, sugar and butter.
Add the eggs and flour.
Pour into the loaf tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes.

APRICOT BREAD

Apricot Bread image

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.