One Bowl Apricot Bread

Prep: 10 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, citrusy quickbread bursting with apricots and pecans—perfect for brunch or a sweet snack, especially when you want a touch of sunshine in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together until just combined.
  2. Grease and flour two 8½×4½‑inch pans, then fill each about three‑quarters full with batter.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and let the breads cool in the pans for a few minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  5. Store the cooled bread in a cool place for at least one day to allow the flavors to deepen.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

683 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 36g 46% DV
Carbs 89.3g 32% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12642.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 528.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 79.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 294.3mcg 33% DV
Vitamin C 55.4mg 62% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1708mg 100% DV
Iron 7.2mg 40% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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