APRICOT CHEESE BREAD

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I like to make this fruity bread in a fluted tube pan for special occasions such as Christmas or Easter morning. Cream cheese, apricots and pecans make it a tantalizing treat.- Karen Meehan, Roodhouse, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
DOUGH:
1 cup dried apricots
1-1/2 cups warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For filling, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, flour and orange zest until smooth; set aside. Soak apricots in warm water for 15 minutes; drain well. Cut apricots into small pieces; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, orange juice, oil and water. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans and apricots. Spoon two-thirds of the batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Top with cream cheese filling and remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

Thandi Lindiwe
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I'm not a fan of apricots, but I loved this bread! The bread is so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again, but with a different fruit filling.


Prakash Bohara
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This bread is delicious! The apricot filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese adds a nice richness. The bread itself is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zero Situation
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread is so moist and fluffy, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made this bread for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Amen Bewketu
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's also a relatively easy recipe to make.


Frankie Sowers
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This bread is amazing! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Getrude Ndhjovu
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I'm not a fan of apricots, but I loved this bread! The bread is so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again, but with a different fruit filling.


AL AMIN SUJON
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This bread is delicious! The apricot filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese adds a nice richness. The bread itself is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Okai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! The bread was moist and fluffy, and the apricot filling was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


ramkaji karki
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This bread was a disappointment. The bread was dry and crumbly, and the apricot filling was too sweet. I won't be making this again.


Black Boys Dance
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I love this bread! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The bread is so moist and fluffy, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I've made this bread for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


anoy ahammad Monir
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This bread is so delicious! The apricot filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cream cheese adds a nice richness. The bread itself is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Miraz Gazi
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that it's also a relatively easy recipe to make.


Yonas Gbremariam
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This bread was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Esomchi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This bread is amazing. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Alex Malicoat
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of apricots and cream cheese. The bread is also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandan Ray
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The bread is so moist and flavorful, and the apricot filling is the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Gokul Joshi
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This is the best apricot cheese bread I've ever had! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the apricot filling is perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


B8 Thomo
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This bread is amazing! The combination of apricots and cream cheese is perfect. I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Prince MT
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! I used fresh apricots from my tree and they were so delicious in the bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashis Gharami
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This apricot cheese bread was a hit at my brunch party! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The bread was fluffy and moist, and the apricot filling was sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.