Apricot Bread

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 can apricot nectar
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped dates
  • 1/3 c. dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/3 c. cream
  • 1/2 c. chopped nutmeats

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix nectar, dates and apricots in saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add orange rind.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Sift flour, baking soda and salt together; blend in shortening and sugar.
  5. 5
    Add this to the hot mixture.
  6. 6
    Add egg, cream and nutmeats.
  7. 7
    Mix well.
  8. 8
    Pour into 2 bread pans that are well greased, until 2/3rds full.
  9. 9
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  10. 10
    Slide out of tins immediately after baking and cool.

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