Almond Apricot Bread

Name: Almond Apricot Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices)
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 package (7 ounces) apricots with mixed fruit baby food, divided; 1 egg; 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon milk, divided; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1-1/8 teaspoons almond extract, divided; 2/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup diced dried apricots; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices)

Test Kitchen Approved

My mother, who is a big apricot and almond fan, inspired me to create this recipe. The teachers at our children's school look forward to me making these pretty loaves each Christmas.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (7 ounces) apricots with mixed fruit baby food, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon milk, divided
3 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/8 teaspoons almond extract, divided
2/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Set aside 1 tablespoon baby food for glaze. In another bowl, beat the egg, 3/4 cup milk, oil, 1 teaspoon almond extract and remaining baby food. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in almonds and apricots.
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, reserved baby food, and remaining milk and extract until smooth. Drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 209 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

My mother, who is a big apricot and almond fan, inspired me to create this recipe. The teachers at our children's school look forward to me making these pretty loaves each Christmas.

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