Holiday Apricot Cranberry Bread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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I like to make this bread for the holidays. It's moist, delicious and makes a pretty homemade gift.Beth Goodwin, Overland Park, Kansas Ingredients:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries |
1 cup sugar |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots |
1 egg |
3/4 cup orange juice |
1/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
2 tablespoons grated orange peel |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a food processor or blender, process cranberries and sugar just until coarsely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt and ginger; stir in walnuts and apricots. In another bowl, combine the egg, orange juice, water, butter, orange peel and vanilla; add cranberry mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Pour into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
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