Apricot Raisin Loaf

This is a great flavorful loaf with plenty of fruits. Wait a day or two before cutting so it will be easy to cut. It will also have a better flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ cup margarine
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in apricots, raisins, nuts, and rind.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together butter or margarine, sugar, and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg. Blend in orange juice. Pour in flour mixture all at once, and stir just to moisten. Scrape into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes, and then remove loaf from pan.

Step 4

Stir apricot jam and water together, and heat. Put through strainer. Spoon glaze over hot loaf. Cool on wire rack.