Citrus Spiced Apricot Nut Loaf
Fragrant apricot and nut bread with bright orange zest, a perfect holiday treat.
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Zester
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped apricots and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a smear of butter or a dollop of mascarpone cheese.Wine Advice:
A sweet dessert wine like Moscato d'Asti or a light-bodied orange liqueur.Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 27 g | Salt: 0.3 g
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