[net.cooks] Apricot Nut Bread

cindym (05/13/82)

A new one for you Emmy Lou.  This is excellent for breakfast.

12 oz. apricot nectar
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup raisins
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Grease and flour one 9x5 inch loaf pan.  Mix nectar and fruits in a pan.  
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.  Cool.  Mix together the dry
ingredients, and add the milk alternately with the cooled fruit mixture.
Stir well;  add nuts.  Bake for 1 hour at 350F.