ROSEMARY APRICOT LOAVES

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You'll love the herby fragrance that rosemary gives to these deliciously different apricot loaves as they're baking, assures Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups apricot nectar
1-1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine apricot nectar, dates and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in orange zest and rosemary; cook for 10-15 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and milk. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture, beating just until combined. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.

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Kelly Frances
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I love the way these loaves smell when they're baking. They fill my whole house with a delicious aroma.


Tommy Spoon
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These loaves are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I always have a few in my freezer.


Uneesa firdous
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These loaves are a new favorite in my house.


Mk IMRAN GAMING
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These loaves are so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of them!


Dulal Biswas
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I love that these loaves are made with whole wheat flour. They're so much healthier than traditional white bread loaves.


Hassan ali Mughal
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These loaves are so versatile! I've served them for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.


Abhishek Malik
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I'm not a huge fan of rosemary, but I loved these loaves! The apricots really balance out the flavor.


Ayan Ahemed Jihad
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These loaves were a hit at my last party! They're so delicious and easy to make.


Yared Geremew
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I made these loaves for my family and they loved them! They're so moist and flavorful.


blade bunny
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These loaves were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Muhammad Hudair
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I love the combination of rosemary and apricots in these loaves. They're so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Zohaib chaudary
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These loaves were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more baking powder next time.


faye williams
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I made these loaves for my vegan friend and she loved them! I used a vegan butter substitute and they turned out perfect.


kalifornia gomes
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I'm allergic to apricots, so I substituted peaches in this recipe. They turned out great! The peaches added a nice sweetness and tartness to the bread.


Serena Metzler
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I followed the recipe exactly and my loaves turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Darren
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These loaves were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very good.


technical you
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I love these rosemary apricot loaves! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick snack. They're always a hit.


Oran Walker
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These loaves were amazing! I made them for my family for breakfast and they were gone in minutes. The rosemary and apricots were a perfect combination and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Elijah Kaberuka
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet breads, but these rosemary apricot loaves changed my mind. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making these again for my next potluck.


James Quinn
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These rosemary apricot loaves were a huge hit at my last brunch party! They were so easy to make and the combination of rosemary and apricots was divine. I'll definitely be making these again.