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Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread

Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread
“Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It’s perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus it’s really quick and easy to prepare.” —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl,
  • beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until
  • moistened. Fold in the cheese, apricots and pecans. Spoon into two
  • greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients;
  • sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out
  • clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Yield: 2 loaves.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 189 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013