Cranberry Apricot Loaf Recipe
This Cranberry Apricot Loaf is a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The moist loaf is studded with dried cranberries and apricots, making it a wonderful choice for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes - 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups plain kefir (not buttermilk)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick (8 Tbsp) unsalted butter, melted but not hot
- 4 Tbsp extra light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 tsp clementine or orange zest
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Instructions
Directions:
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a bread loaf pan.
- Activate the Baking Soda: Whisk kefir and baking soda in a bowl, let sit for 20 minutes.
- Soften the Dried Fruits: Chop apricots, cover apricots and cranberries with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add melted butter, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine with Kefir: Whisk kefir mixture into wet ingredients.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
- Add Fruits and Zest: Fold in dried cranberries, chopped apricots, and zest.
- Bake the Loaf: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 60–70 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the loaf cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cranberry Apricot Loaf, Baking, Bread, Dessert, Cranberry, Apricot
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