Best Spicy Apricot Loaf Recipes

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.

SIMPLE APRICOT-GLAZED MEATLOAF

Simple Apricot-Glazed Meatloaf image

I know everyone says their mum's meatloaf is the best and I am one of those who agree--my mum's recipe is the best! This has been one of my favorites since my childhood. While I love it served fresh and hot, a good next-day meatloaf sandwich is also a comfort food. I serve it with a nice arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, raisins, chopped walnuts, and vinaigrette dressing, or for a southern flare--garlic-smashed potatoes and freshly steamed snap green beans. Just yummy deliciousness and mum is always right!

Provided by Sahara B

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
1 small onion, minced
1 large egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
½ cup apricot preserves
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot ®)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, garlic, apricot preserves, salt, and pepper for the loaf in a large mixing bowl; mix well until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix ketchup, apricot preserves, brown sugar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze together in a medium bowl.
Remove meatloaf from the oven and pour glaze over top. Continue cooking until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1781.9 mg, Sugar 33.8 g