Apricot Nut Bread

Almonds, hazelnuts or cashews would work particularly well with the apricot halves in this delicious bread.

• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅓ cup shortening
• 1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Drain apricots, and save syrup. Puree apricots in a food processor, adding syrup if necessary to make 1 cup.

Step 2

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, and beat fill fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with apricot puree to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a rack.