Apricot Nut Loaf

Servings

12

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can apricot halves
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups sifted plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, hazelnuts and/or cashews

Instructions

1. Drain apricots, and save syrup. Puree apricots in a food processor, adding syrup if necessary to make 1 cup.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, and beat fill fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with apricot puree to the creamed mixture. Stir in nuts.
4. Spread batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 loaf pan.
5. Bake at 175°C for 50 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a rack.