Appetizers,
Salads and Breads:
Cream
Cheese Apricot Bread
from
California
Sizzles
Easy
and Distinctive Recipes for a Vibrant Lifestyle
INGREDIENTS:
Batter:
1
cup dried apricots, cut into thin strips
1/2
cup raisins
4
Tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2
cup sugar
1/2
cup packed light brown sugar
1
large egg, room temperature
2
cups all purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon salt
3/4
cup orange juice
1/2
cup chopped walnuts
Filling:
6
ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1
large egg, room temperature
1
Tablespoon grated orange zest
TO
PREPARE:
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare Batter: Combine
apricots and raisins in a small bowl. Add boiling
water to cover. Let stand 30 minutes, then drain.
2.
In a bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Beat
in egg.
3.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder,
baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture alternately
with orange juice to butter mixture. Stir in apricots,
raisins and walnuts.
4.
Prepare Filling: Place all ingredients in a food
processor and process until smooth.
5.
Pour 2/3 of Batter into greased and floured 9x5-inch
loaf pan. Top with Filling, then Batter. Insert a
knife and swirl to marbleize.
6.
Bake for 55�60 minutes, or until golden. Cool 10
minutes, then turn out onto wire rack.
Note:
Can refrigerate for 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
YIELDS:
1 loaf
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