Delicious Apricot Orange Bread Recipe

This Apricot Orange Bread is a delightful combination of sweet apricots and tangy oranges in a moist and flavorful bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the chopped apricots, orange juice, water, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the apricots are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and egg. Add the apricot mixture and stir to combine.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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