Description
Homemade apricot pecan quick bread promises a delightful blend of sweet fruit and nutty crunch, delivering comfort in every slice. Rich with natural flavors and simple ingredients, this bread invites you to savor a moment of pure, wholesome pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups finely diced fresh apricots
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 cup rolled oats for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan with a light coating of grease.
- Toss diced apricots with lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter with white and brown sugars until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, then mix in vanilla extract until well blended.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth batter consistency.
- Gently fold in the lemon-kissed apricots and roughly chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and optionally sprinkle rolled oats across the surface.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the bread’s center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure apricots are ripe but firm to maximize natural sweetness and prevent mushiness in the bread.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother batter and more even mixing, resulting in a lighter texture.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining the bread’s tender crumb and rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg