This Apricot Pecan Quick Bread recipe is a delightful blend of fresh apricots, crunchy pecans, and warm spices. It's easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:1 loaf 1x
Category:Bread
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 1/4 cups finely diced fresh apricots
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup rolled oats for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
In a small bowl, mix apricots with lemon juice.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Fold in apricots and pecans.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with oats if desired.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a different twist, substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 slice (assuming 10 slices per loaf)