Apricot Carrot Bread

 

Ingredients

 

Makes  12 servings         

• 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 shredded carrots

• 1/2 cup Natural Apple Sauce

• 1 egg, beaten lightly

• 2 tablespoons vegetable on

• 1/3 cup dried apricots, snipped into small bits

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons Apple Juice

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In small bowl, combine granulated sugar, carrots, apple sauce, egg and oil.

4. Stir apple sauce mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. (Batter will be thick.) Fold in apricots. Spread batter into prepared pan.

5. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto wire rack; turn right side up. Cool completely.

6. For best flavor, wrap loaf in plastic wrap or foil; store at room temperature overnight.

7. Just before serving, in small bowl, combine powdered sugar and apple juice until smooth. Drizzle over top of loaf. Cut into 12 slices.