Apricot carrot bread

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonBaking soda
¼teaspoonSalt
1Egg
½cupGranulated sugar
½cupApplesauce
½cupCarrot
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
cupDried apricots
½cupConfectioners' sugar
2teaspoonsApple juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder baking soda, and salt. 3. In a medium size bowl, combine beaten egg, sugar, Mott's Natural Apple Sauce, carrots, and vegetable oil. Add all at once to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened (batter will be thick). Fold in apricots. 4. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool. Wrap loaf and store overnight before slicing.

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR ICING: In a small bowl, combine ½ c. sifted confectioners' sugar and 2 tsp. Mott's Apple Juice or water to make a drizzling consistency. Before serving, drizzle loaf with icing.

Submitted By DAN KLEPACH On 08-14-95