apricot carrot bread

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Dec 27, 2012

Love the flavors in this bread and the apple juice glaze sends it over the top.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup motts natural apple sauce (or your favorite brand)
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped into small bits
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons motts apple juice (or your favorite brand)

How To Make apricot carrot bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 8x4 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine sugar, carrots, applesauce, egg and oil.
  • Step 2
    Stir apple sauce mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. (batter will be thick) Fold in apricots. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center of loaf test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; turn right side up. Cool completely. For best flavor, wrap loaf in plastic wrap or foil; store at room temperature overnight.
  • Step 4
    Just before serving, in small bowl, combine powdered sugar and apple juice until smooth. Drizzle over top of loaf. Cut into 12 slices.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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