Jo beers' apricot nut bread

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried, chopped apricots
1cupSugar
2tablespoonsShortening or oil
1Egg, well beaten
¼cupSugar
½cupOrange juice
2cupsSifted flour
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonSoda
1teaspoonSalt
1cupChopped nuts

Directions

Soak dried apricots 20 min. Cream 1 cup sugar, shortening, and egg.

Combine ¼ cup sugar and orange juice and stir into above mixture.

Add dry ingredients; blend well. Drain apricots, then stir with nuts into batter. Bake in greased and floured loaf pan (8'x 4"x 3") at 350 degrees for 65 minutes or until done. Can be frozen after baking.

Recipe from my MIL, Jo Beers

typos by bobbie beers