Apricot Bread
Servings 12 slices
slices
This apricot bread is the easiest quick bread recipe ever! It’s loaded with dried apricots, oats, and nuts and baked until golden brown.
Equipment
- bread pan
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 Cup chopped nuts
- 1 1/4 Cup milk
- 1 Cup dried apricots
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 Cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 Cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a bread pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in the oats and nuts.
- Place milk, apricots and eggs in a blender. Pulse until apricots are chopped finely. Pour over dry ingredients.
- Add the the oil and honey. Mix until the batter is moist.
- Place batter into a well-greased loaf pan and bake for one hour at 350˚F. Check after 35 minutes to add foil to avoid over browning the top.
- Let bread cool for 10 minutes and then remove from bread pan to cool. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Using Honey: Because honey is used in this recipe, you'll find that it browns much easier and quicker. I suggest putting foil on top of the bread at around 35 minutes. But if you're like me and just let it bake, a little powdered sugar dusted on top will make it look prettier - and tastes good too!
Refrigerate: Once your apricot bread has completely cooled on a wire rack, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze: For longer storage, you can freeze the apricot bread. After it cools, slice the bread and individually bag each piece. Store these in the freezer and they're ready to grab and go for breakfast or a snack. This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Thawing Instructions: When you're ready to enjoy your frozen apricot bread, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Reheating Instructions: To reheat the bread, you can use a preheated oven or a microwave. If using the oven, wrap the bread in foil and heat at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. If using the microwave, heat the bread on a microwave-safe plate for about 20-30 seconds. Always remember to check the bread's temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg