Apricot Bread Recipe

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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.

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Apricot Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + soaking Bake: 55 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
10 55 65

Ingredients

  • 1 cup snipped dried apricots
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 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

Directions

  • 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 9-in. x 5-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. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 184 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 242 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Apricot Bread in Country April/May 1993, p49

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Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by Aleida

This was very yummy. I also added the orange pulp left after squeezing the oranges for juice, but I didn't really get a sense of orange flavour in the bread. I will definitely make again and again.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by Queenweina

Loie-Make sure you drain the apricots before adding.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by StaceyAR

This bread is so moist!

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2010 by acf7

This bread was so fantastic. I made it for my grandfather and he loved it so much he asked for the recipe so he could have it more often.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2009 by LoieJ

I tried this recipe and it turned out awful. In fact it went into the garbage. I followed the instructions but the batter was much too thin. It seems there was too much liquid for the amount of flour.

 
 

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