Apricot-Orange Bread
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1 (6 oz.) package of dried apricots cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
  • 3 1/2 cups sifted whole grain flour
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly oil two 9x5-inch loaf pan.



2. Cook apricots in water in a covered medium-size saucepan for 10-15 minutes or until tender but not mushy. Drain; reserve 3/4 cup liquid. Set apricots aside to cool.



3. Cream together margarine and sugar. By hand, beat in egg and orange peel.



4. Sift together flour, dry milk, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved apricot liquid and orange juice.



5. Stir apricot pieces and pecans into batter.



6. Turn batter into prepared pans.



7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bread springs back when lightly touched in center.



8. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Remove from pan and completely cool on wire rack before slicing.



Yield: 2 loaves--Serving Size: 1/2-inch slice
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 100.0
  • Total Fat: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.9 mg
  • Sodium: 28.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

Member Reviews
  • DYL5NAT11
     We all loved this bread! Made one loaf and the rest of the batter into muffins. Turned out great! - 1/17/09
  • SCENTSPAT
     This was excellent and healthy! NOTE: A serving is 1/2 inch SLICE not a HALF slice! Please read the directions/serving sizes. - 4/28/08
  • PAMELARAY
     This is great for breakfast, too!!! I loved it. - 4/23/09
  • CINDY603
     I used fresh apricots from my tree and omitted step 2. Had to add 3/4 cup water then at the end and I omitted the nuts since I didnt have any on hand. Turned out pretty good. My kids wont eat it, though because they are suspicious of anything "whole wheat". - 7/31/08
  • GUSER_LULU
     Pretty tasty--good base recipe to add other fruits too. I would add some spices next time though. - 4/28/08
  • GARDENINGGRAMMA
     I am going to try this. I will use egg substitute instead of the egg, applesauce instead of margarine and probably half the sugar. Since my grandson is allergic to tree nuts I will eliminate the pecans. - 4/23/09
  • ANNIEMARIE6
     I really enjoyed this recipe for bread. i will make it again very soon. - 4/23/09
  • RICKIANN
     Using applesauce instead of margarine and splenda instead of sugar makes a difference in the fat and calorie content. The recipe is moist and very good. With eliminating the sugar and margarine I ate a full slice and felt no worries. Grat with a cup of coffee or a cup of skim milk. YUMMY - 4/23/09
  • MINDBODYSOUL1
     instead of placing in bread pans I made muffins! SOO GOOD!! And very moist! Great recipe - 6/13/08
  • GARDENYGIRL
     It was a great recipe however, since I am a diabetc, I used Splenda and only 3/4 cup. That is the only problem I find with most of the recipes here is they seem to be of a pretty high sugar content and since its supposed to be healthy eating I find it a little disappointing at times. - 1/12/08
  • PAWLA656
     It looks like the recipe makes about 16 servings. It uses a 9" pan and after baking the loaf would be about 8", divide by 1/2" slices....16 servings. - 10/20/07
  • AMANDATARAE99
     It's not one half of a slice - it is 1/2" slice...so slice the loaf at half inch intervals and you can eat a whole slice for 100 cals :-) Sounds wonderful - I am definitely going to try with some subs as mentioned above. Love the muffin idea!(I'll probably weigh the muffins and slices to check cals) - 5/1/09
  • GGKIDS7
     I liked it. DH did not say. It is a little dry but fine with me. - 4/24/09
  • LLBRCFAN
     How many slices should we make to get the calorie count it states. I will also sub applesauce and sugar substitute. I love breads like this so will sure give it a try - 4/23/09
  • MOB8/2009
     The recipe clearly says "1/2 inch slice" so why all the confusion here? I'm going to give this a try with egg substitute, Splenda, and light butter instead of margarine. May try adding some spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The applesauce idea is a good one!

    - 4/23/09
  • BEINGCAUSE
     Nutritional info is useless because recipe does not specify how many slices per loaf. - 4/23/09
  • FALGRINE
     Who is only going to eat 1/2 slice of bread ? ! - 4/23/09
  • ONMYWAYTOGOAL
     Looks Yummy! I'll use 1/2 applesauce 1/2 marg and sub 1/2 splenda and 1/2 sugar when I make it. Mmm. :) - 1/12/09
  • CLASSYCHASSIS
     Am I missing something? Pattyann101-there is fat in margarine and nuts. Carbs are listed at 14.2-I don't see 51.6 listed anywhere. - 10/21/08
  • LADYBLUE125
     I made this for our senior sunday afternoon tea,used splenda,there was also a pineapple upside down cake and a boston cream pie. This little bread was the first to disappear, good thing there were 2 loaves.Nobody believed it was a healthy recipe. Will make this again and again - 5/20/08
  • SEBSPARK
     My husband loved this bread. I thought it was pretty good also. - 5/12/08
  • MARSHAEST
     Made this for a carry-in at work (predominately guys in their 20's & 30's). NONE of them noticed that they were eating "healthy" and asked for it again! My family loves it too. - 4/27/08
  • STARCHILD31299
     This was wonderful, a nice treat. - 4/26/08
  • CHANTELMARIE
     I've made this with sugar for my husband, but I use stevia. Does anyone know how to convert stevia into measurements for baking? Stevia is a natural, much sweeter tasting sugar substitute and if you use too much it can be bitter. - 4/23/08
  • SCRAPBOOKER21
     This bread is awesome! I love it and my kids love it too! The apricots are awesome! I will definitely make this again and I am putting it into my "favorites" recipe book! Thanks for such a great, and easy recipe!!! - 1/14/08



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