Best 5 Apricot Ginger And Walnut Tea Bread Recipes

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Apricot ginger and walnut tea bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of apricots, the spiciness of ginger, and the irresistible crunch of walnuts. Whether you're looking for a cozy afternoon snack or a unique gift idea, this recipe is sure to impress. With its tender crumb, delectable flavors, and beautiful presentation, this tea bread is a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT BREAD



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This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's yellowed and full of stains. The fruity appearance and taste of this easy-to-make bread blend beautifully with our warm Florida sunshine. It's always a hit whenever I serve it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup snipped dried apricots
2 cups warm water
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Soak apricots in warm water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream the sugar, butter and egg. Stir in orange juice. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Drain apricots well; add to batter with nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until bread tests done. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT WALNUT TEA BREAD



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Delicious bread that is wonderful with tea, or coffee! This bread needs to 'ripen' for 12 hours in your fridge and that is not included in the prep time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried apricot
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°; grease a 9-inch loaf pan.
  • Cut the apricots into small pieces and places in a bowl; add the boiling water and set aside to cool.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, vanilla, sugar and oil; beat until blended.
  • Gradually add the apricot mixture, beating constantly.
  • Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth; stir in the nuts, then scrape the dough into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then loosen with spatulas and transfer to a rack; cool then wrap in foil and store in the fridge for at least 12 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4046.2, Fat 194, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 2351.1, Carbohydrate 540.1, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 274.1, Protein 60.8

APRICOT WALNUT LOAF



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This is a great bread for coffee break. The dough can be made in the bread machine or by hand.

Provided by ruth

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons honey
½ cup rye flour
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
½ cup dried apricots, diced
¼ cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except preserves, walnuts, and apricots into bread machine in the proper order for your machine. Use dough cycle. As the bread kneads, adjust the liquid to flour ratio if needed.
  • At the end of the dough cycle, remove dough and place on floured board. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll out into a rectangle, brush with apricot preserves, and sprinkle walnuts and apricots on top. Roll up into a loaf, place in greased bread pan, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
  • At the end of the rising time, slash down the center, brush with a little beaten egg or egg substitute and milk, and bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove bread from pan, place on rack, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

BANANA-APRICOT WALNUT BREAD



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Served at the SeaScape Manor Bed and Breakfast in Highlands, New Jersey, this is banana bread with a twist -- apricots! I love banana breads, and am always on the lookout for something new, so when I spotted this I knew it was worthy of sharing. I haven't tried it yet, but will soon.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2 -3 ripe bananas, mashed thoroughly
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 2 x 5-inch pans or one 9 x 5-inch pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. At low speed, alternately beat flour mixture and mashed bananas into butter mixture. Stir in apricots and chopped nuts.
  • Spoon batter prepared pan(s). Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick placed in the center comes out clean (about 40 minutes for small pans and 50 minutes for a large pan). You can place foil over the top for the last 15 minutes if the bread is becoming too brown.
  • Note: The bread has a better flavor when it is wrapped and sits overnight (chilled or at room temperature).

APRICOT TEA BREAD



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I received this recipe from a radio program many years ago. It has been a favorite of my family ever since. -Lyn Robitaille, East Hartland, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. , Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in apricots and pecans. , Spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

### Tips:
  • Choose ripe apricots: Using ripe apricots will give your tea bread a sweeter and more flavorful taste.
  • Chop the apricots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent large chunks of fruit from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more vibrant flavor than ground ginger. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the tea bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the tea bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the tea bread is cooked through.
### Conclusion: Apricot Ginger and Walnut Tea Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread recipe that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The combination of sweet apricots, spicy ginger, and crunchy walnuts creates a flavorful and moist loaf that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe to use up ripe apricots or a unique and flavorful tea bread recipe, this Apricot Ginger and Walnut Tea Bread is sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake this delicious treat!

Tips:

  • Choose ripe apricots: Using ripe apricots will give your tea bread a sweeter and more flavorful taste.
  • Chop the apricots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent large chunks of fruit from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more vibrant flavor than ground ginger. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the tea bread tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the tea bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the tea bread is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Apricot Ginger and Walnut Tea Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread recipe that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The combination of sweet apricots, spicy ginger, and crunchy walnuts creates a flavorful and moist loaf that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe to use up ripe apricots or a unique and flavorful tea bread recipe, this Apricot Ginger and Walnut Tea Bread is sure to be a hit. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake this delicious treat!

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