ALMOND APRICOT QUICK BREAD

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This versatile quick bread is best savored slowly. It's a breakfast loaf, dessert and food gift- all in one. I also like to use the buttery crumb topping on pies, coffee cakes and muffins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped dried apricots
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
7 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1 cup chopped almonds
CRUMB TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Pinch salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and apricots to a boil. Cover; remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup apricot liquid; set apricots aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, orange zest and baking soda. In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil, orange juice and reserved apricot liquid. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the almonds and apricots. Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. In a small bowl, combine flour, confectioners' sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in vanilla. Sprinkle over loaves. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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Samar Ch
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Gracie Nyambura
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This bread is so easy to make. I love that I can have a delicious loaf of bread in just over an hour.


Prosanta Biswas
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The apricots in this bread are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Gaming With Rj Tokka
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I love the almond flavor in this bread. It's so unique and delicious.


Kountess Dough
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Slindile Precious
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Facecrack2k
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This bread is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It's also a great snack or dessert.


Samara Taj Islam
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My family loved this bread! They couldn't get enough of it. I had to make another loaf the next day.


Samia Firdos
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover apricots. I had a few apricots that were starting to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Fazal Ahmad
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I love the combination of almonds and apricots in this bread. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted before.


Wino Uhunoma
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This bread turned out perfectly! It's golden brown on top and perfectly moist on the inside. The almond and apricot flavors are perfectly balanced.


Everlasting Life
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not the most experienced baker, but I was able to make this bread with ease. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.


Dd
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This almond-apricot quick bread is a delightful treat! It's incredibly moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The almonds add a nice crunch and the apricots provide a burst of fruity flavor. I will definitely be making