Apricot-Orange Bread

Apricot-Orange Bread RECIPE

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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

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Introduction

Only 1 egg and very little margarine are used in this low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol low-sodium bread. Only 1 egg and very little margarine are used in this low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol low-sodium bread.

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

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    We all loved this bread! Made one loaf and the rest of the batter into muffins. Turned out great! - 1/17/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is great for breakfast, too!!! I loved it. - 4/23/09


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    Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Pretty tasty--good base recipe to add other fruits too. I would add some spices next time though. - 4/28/08


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    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyed this recipe for bread. i will make it again very soon. - 4/23/09


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    instead of placing in bread pans I made muffins! SOO GOOD!! And very moist! Great recipe - 6/13/08


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I liked it. DH did not say. It is a little dry but fine with me. - 4/24/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    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


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    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Nutritional info is useless because recipe does not specify how many slices per loaf. - 4/23/09


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    1 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Who is only going to eat 1/2 slice of bread ? ! - 4/23/09


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    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


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My husband loved this bread. I thought it was pretty good also. - 5/12/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful, a nice treat. - 4/26/08


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    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


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    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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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I loved this and so did my kids. It is great when you've got a sweet tooth! - 11/1/07


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Serving size is one half slice. How many slices per loaf? Needs to be more specific or nutritional information is useless. - 10/20/07


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yummy with a cup of coffee when you have that sugar craving haunting you! - 10/20/07


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    Incredible!
    I love this apricot-orange bread recipe!! - 6/7/20


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    Used 1/2 the sugar as the OJ has plenty of sweetness. Delicious! - 2/15/19


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    Incredible!
    This came out really good. Just loved it. - 7/10/18


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    Very Good
    This was delicious! - 1/1/11


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    O.K.
    The calorie count on this is definitely off. There are 48 1 tsp. servings in a cup and if that is the case there are 48 servings in this total recipe, which is much less than a 1/2 inch slice. And the calorie breakdown doesn't even include the milk or the orange juice. - 7/29/10


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    Very Good
    Tasty and fulfilling at breakfast. - 1/6/10


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    Very Good
    I thought this was yummy. It was a little dry, but hey, I like it that way :-) Next time I'll make it as muffins. I made for a sparkfriend get together and they all loved it! (Made in May 2009) - 12/31/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    sounds delish! - 6/12/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    healthy - 4/27/09


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    Good
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    thanx - 4/24/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I would like to try this recipe, it sounds very good. Using apricots would be a new treat for me. - 4/24/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I LOVE anything with apricots in it! This sounds sooo yummy! - 4/23/09


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    How could anyone only eat 1/2 slice of this? I certainly can't. - 4/23/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds YUMMY...but why margarine instead of buttter? I am more avoidant of trans fats than the occasional saturated ones... - 4/23/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I wouldn't mind trying this recipe...it's different type of bread... - 4/23/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This sounds reall good. One slice is just not enough to eat! I would have to eat two and adjust my calories because I like any kind of bread! - 4/23/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I'm sure is good, similar to oner recipe I know, sugar plum loaf, without plums, just raisins and candy fruit,coated with powdered sugar at the end. - 4/23/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    looks great! I'll make it GF and use apple sauce instead of margerine and cut sugar in 1/2. - 4/23/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Good, I love apricots! - 4/23/09


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    There's no dry milk powder (nonfat or otherwise) in the country I'm living in. Does anyone know what I can substitute for that ingredient? I'd love to try this! - 4/23/09


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Must try this recipe it sounds good. - 10/23/08


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    sounds good will try - 10/20/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I love apricots and oranges and will be getting the ingrediesnts I don't have at home this weekend to make it. Sounds great!!!!!! - 10/20/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I am into a bread-baking-phase right now so I am going to try this recipe. Just reading it, it makes me think to the traditional Italian Panettone minus spices and multiple fruits. Very promissing! :-)
    I will substitute Butter or Olive Oil to Margarine (hydrogenated fat) though. Thanks 4 sharing
    - 10/20/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This recipe looks good but I think the nutritional information is very wrong. none of the ingred. would have fat and more importantly...NO WAY the carb content is 51.6 grams! My calculations say approx. 12-15 grams of carb for this recipe. Carb info is very important for diabetics especially. - 7/16/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds like a healthy low calorie delicious treat. I will make this in the very near future. - 6/14/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    but I am anxious to try it from the comments listed - 6/12/08


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I already know I'll love this - will make it some night this week. My husband and I both love apricots. - 4/28/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I need to make this. There are good responses. I may need to run it through the calculator to make sure of the slice sizes. - 4/26/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This sounds really yummy! One I can make today as I actually have all of the ingredients on hand. My husband loves anything with apricots so should be a big hit! - 4/23/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    THis sounds wonderful! I can't wait to try it! - 4/23/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This sounds DEE-LISH! - 4/23/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I haven't made this yet, but it says One 1/2" slice, not a half a slice. Sounds good. I am making it tomorrow! - 2/5/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    why milk powder? haven't made yet. - 1/13/08


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I will make this today but subbing Splenda for the sugar. Should taste the same. Thanks. - 1/12/08


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I plan on trying - 10/20/07


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yummy - 10/20/07


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    How thick are the slices? - 10/20/07