Sweet 'n' Savory Date Loaves Recipe

Name: Sweet 'n' Savory Date Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups apricot nectar; 1 ½ cups dates, chopped; ½ cup dried apricot, chopped; 1 tablespoon orange zest, minced; 1 ¼ teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; ⅓ cup evaporated milk; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then grease three 5.75""x3"" loaf pans.", "In a large saucepan, bring apricot nectar, dates & apricots to a boil, then reduce heat & cover, simmering for 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat, stir in the zest & rosemary & cool for 10 minutes.", "Meanwhile, in a large bowl & with an electric mixer, cream the butter & sugar until light & fluffy, then beat in the egg & milk.", "In another bowl, whisk together the flour & baking soda, then, when the date mixture has cooled enough, add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture alternately with the date mixture.", "Pour into the three prepared loaf pans & bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.", "Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the loaves from the pans & putting them upright on the wire rack to cool even more."]

593

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 ½ cups apricot nectar, 1 ½ cups dates, chopped, ½ cup dried apricot, chopped, 1 tablespoon orange zest, minced, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'n' Savory Date Loaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet 'n' Savory Date Loaves

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