Almond Apricot Bread
Servings: Not Available
Time to make: 90 minutes
Calories per Servings: Not Available
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 cup flour, whole wheat
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup toasted almonds, chopped
STEP BY STEP:
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and apricots to a boil and then simmer until very soft, for at least 10 minutes.
Add the butter, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and orange rind and stir well until the butter melts. Remove the mixture from the heat.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift together the flours, salt, soda, and baking powder.
Fold the dry ingredients into the apricot mixture. Add the chopped almonds and blend well.
Spread the batter evenly into an oiled medium loaf pan. Bake for one hour and 15 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool for several minutes before removing it from the pan.
TIPS:
This bread is moist and flavorful enough to enjoy plain, but it is also delicious with sweet butter or cream cheese and a slightly tart fruit marmalade or apricot jam.
