Best 6 Apricot Grape Nuts Bread Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Apricot Grape Nuts bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread studded with dried apricots and crunchy Grape Nuts cereal. It's a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, with a tender crumb and a golden crust. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover apricots and Grape Nuts.

The recipe includes two variations: a classic Apricot Grape Nuts Bread and a healthier Apricot Grape Nuts Bread made with whole wheat flour and honey. Both recipes are simple to follow and yield a delicious and satisfying loaf of bread. So whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a healthier alternative, this Apricot Grape Nuts Bread recipe has you covered.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPE-NUTS BREAD



Grape-Nuts Bread image

Provided by Martha

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup granulated sugar
3 ½ cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
Shortening to grease the loaf pan
Flour to coat the loaf pan

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix Grape-Nuts cereal, buttermilk and raisins and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • After 15 minutes, add baking soda to grape nut mixture and stir.
  • In a medium bowl, sift sugar, flour and baking powder and stir into grape nut mixture. Use a wooden spoon for this, the dough is very dense and sticky.
  • Grease and flour a loaf pan and place dough into pan, pushing to edges.
  • Place in center of oven and set timer for 50 minutes. If it is browning too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes. Test loaf by inserting a tooth pick in center to see if it pulls out clean and tap the bread to see if has a hollow sound. If not quite there, bake for another five to ten additional minutes.
  • Let cool in pan for a few minutes then remove to a cooling rack.

HOMEMADE EASY APRICOT BREAD



Homemade Easy Apricot Bread image

Apricot Bread made from scratch with fresh apricots and drizzled with glaze. This is a soft, sweet, quick bread recipe that is great for breakfast or as an afternoon snack cake with coffee. Easy to make and so delicious!

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Breakfast     Dessert     Snack

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 cup milk (2% or whole milk / room temperature)
⅓ cup butter (melted and cooled) or you can use vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1¼ cups chopped apricots
⅓ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch (23 cm) loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the sugars, flour, baking powder and salt
  • In a large bowl beat the egg, milk, butter and vanilla until smooth and combined (1 minute). Add the flour and stir 4-5 times add the chopped apricot and chopped almonds and stir just to combine. It should be lumpy but all the flour is incorporated. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with sugar if desired (I used demerara sugar), bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pan then move to a wire rack or plate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2792 kcal, Carbohydrate 443 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 95 g, SaturatedFat 47 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 378 mg, Sodium 1276 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 239 g, UnsaturatedFat 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRICOT BREAD



Apricot Bread image

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.

GRAPE-NUTS BREAD



Grape-Nuts Bread image

Debbie Hunt of Anthony, Kansas likes to add tasty Grape-Nuts cereal to this hearty loaf. "This moist bread is so easy that I make it at least twice a week," she says. "Once, I put it together in the middle of the night when I suddenly remembered that I didn't have any bread for breakfast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-2/3 cups water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons canola oil
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available., Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



Apricot Nut Bread image

Another favorite quick bread that my mom made when I was a child. I often make small tins of my apricot nut bread, pumpkin bread, and cranberry bread to give as teacher gifts, along with the recipe for each, during the holidays.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 7x3x2-inch loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup orange juice
1 egg, beaten
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
orange rind, grated,to taste

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the apricots in water until soft; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Generously grease and lightly flour two 7x3x2-inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in butter, milk, orange juice, and egg; mix well.
  • Fold in dried apricots, nuts, and orange peel.
  • Spoon into prepared pans.
  • Bake 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on rack 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Cool completely.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



Apricot Nut Bread image

A delicious, moist, easy to make bread that you will want to make often. If you like apricots, this bread will make your mouth water.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c dried apricots, cut fine
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp melted butter
1/2 c orange juice
2 eggs
1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Soak apricots in a 1/4 cup hot water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
  • 2. Sift dry ingredients. Add eggs, orange juice and melted butter. Fold in apricots and nuts.
  • 3. Pour into greased and floured 9 X 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy apricots for the best flavor.
  • Chop the apricots into small pieces so that they distribute evenly throughout the bread.
  • Toast the Grape-Nuts before adding them to the batter. This will give them a nutty flavor and make them crunchier.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Apricot Grape-Nuts Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is a good source of fiber and protein, and it is also a good way to use up ripe apricots. This bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Related Topics