Apricot-Pecan Bread Recipe

Name: Apricot-Pecan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups orange juice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups orange juice

1
Combine chopped apricot and warm water to cover in a large bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain apricot. Stir in pecans and 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
2
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
3
Combine remaining 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with orange juice, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in apricot mixture.
4
Spoon into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loafpans; let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
5
Bake at 350u00b0F for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire rack.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped, 1 cup chopped pecans, 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Pecan Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot-Pecan Bread

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