Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Updated on Jan. 13, 2023

Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It’s perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus it’s really quick and easy to prepare. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Yummy Apricot Pecan Bread

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 40 min
Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each)

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • TOPPING:
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, apricots and pecans. Spoon into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter.
  2. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 189 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

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