Best 8 Apricot Nut Bread Recipes

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Apricot nut bread, a delightful quick bread, is a perfect treat to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. With a moist, tender crumb and a sweet-tart apricot flavor, this bread is sure to please everyone. This classic recipe is made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, butter, buttermilk, dried apricots, and chopped nuts. Apricot nut bread can be easily customized to your taste by adding different types of nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, or by using different dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries.

This article provides two delicious recipes for apricot nut bread: a classic recipe and a gluten-free recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield a moist, flavorful bread that is perfect for any occasion. The classic recipe uses all-purpose flour, while the gluten-free recipe uses a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour. Both recipes are dairy-free and can be made vegan by using plant-based butter and milk. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that you can easily make a delicious loaf of apricot nut bread at home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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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



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My family likes bread, apricots and nuts, so I put the three together to create this recipe. It's fairly easy to make, and everyone loves it. It never lasts long in our house. -Robert Logan of Clayton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
GLAZE:
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over apricots; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Whisk the egg, apricot nectar and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Drain apricots; fold into batter with pecans and orange zest. , Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. 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 pan to a wire rack., For glaze, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool to room temperature; drizzle over bread. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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If you like apricots--you'll love this one.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
⅓ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, and save syrup. Puree apricots in a food processor, adding syrup if necessary to make 1 cup.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, and beat fill fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with apricot puree to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 203.5 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

DRIED BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY OR APRICOT BANANA NUT BREAD



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This recipe was found in Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book. I've used it for years, adjusting it to my specific tastes. I use either dried blueberries, or cranberries. I have only once used dried apricots, diced. It's fabulous either way, any way.

Provided by Tallie in Pacific NW

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
5 medium bananas, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup dried blueberries, dreid cranberries or 1/2 cup dried apricot, cut into fours

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350degrees.
  • grease bottom and 1in up the sides of TWO bread 7 1/2x3 1/2x2in bread pans; set aside.
  • combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • in a medium mixing bowl, or food processor, combine eggs, bananas, sugar and butter. (I use I Can't Beleive It's Not Butter). Mix for 30 seconds.
  • fold in nuts of your choice.
  • spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • bake at 350 for 40-45minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of bread comes clean.
  • cool in pan on a wire rack for 10minutes. remove from pan. cool completely on a wire rack and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1779.5, Fat 72.3, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 333.5, Sodium 990, Carbohydrate 268.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 137.6, Protein 27.4

APRICOT PRESERVE NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Apricot Preserve Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michele7

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons melted shortening or 2 tablespoons salad oil
1 egg
1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup lemonade or 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add nuts, shortening, egg, preserves, and juice.
  • Stir until mixture is dampened, but not smooth.
  • Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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A pleasing combination of apricots and pecans make a lovely quick bread for your family or friends. I make this using Spelnda for 1/2 of the sugar. Low in added fat and cholesterol. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup skim milk
2 egg whites
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
10 large dried apricot halves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a non-stick 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
  • Beat on medium speed for 30 seconds, scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Pour into pan and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; turn out and cool thoroughly.
  • Slice into 16 even slices.

APRICOT NUT BREAD



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Categories     Bread     Berry     Appetizer     Bake

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups of flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup salad oil
1 1/4 cup of milk
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup chopped pecans.

Steps:

  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later. Beat the egg and mix in the vanilla, sugar, salad oil, and gradually add the milk. Add flour mixture and then the apricots and pecans. Bake for 1 hour @ 350 degrees in a loaf pan

APRICOT-NUT BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (17-ounce) can apricot half
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate or lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and set aside. Drain apricots, reserving syrup. Purée apricots in a blender or force through a sieve. Add enough apricot syrup to measure 1 cup set aside. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt stir in nuts and set aside. In a large mixer bowl, cream together sugar and butter or margarine beat in eggs. Stir in orange or lemon juice and reserved purée. Stir in flour-nut mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until tests done. Cool 10 minutes remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy apricots: The better the quality of your apricots, the better your bread will taste. Look for apricots that are plump and have a deep orange color.
  • Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to create a smooth, even texture in your bread.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the bread bakes evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Apricot nut bread is easy to make and is a delicious treat for breakfast, lunch, or snack. This recipe is a great way to use up any leftover apricots you may have. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The nuts add a nice crunch and texture to the bread. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this apricot nut bread is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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