Apricot Brandy Bread Recipe

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   Combine apricots & brandy; cover and chill overnight.

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   Cream shortening; gradually add in sugar and beating well.

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   Add in egg, and mix well.

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   Combine one c. flour with baking soda, spices, and salt; set aside.

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   Add in pecans to apricot mix; combine with reserved flour mix.

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   Toss well to coat all pcs with flour; set aside.

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   Add in remaining one c. flour to shortening/sugar mix alternating with applesauce, (beginning and ending with flour mix).

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   Stir in reserved apricot mix.

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   Pour into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 loafpan; bake at 350 deg.

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    for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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    or possibly till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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    Cold loaf in pan for 10 min, then remove from pan and cold completely on a wire rack.

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    Notes: May be frzn up to 3 months.

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    This is more of a sweet cake than a bread.

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    May be wrapped in cheeecake and soaked with additional brandy and stored in a tin, if you like.

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    Judy Garnett

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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