Apricot Bread

• 1 can apricot nectar
• 1 1/2 c. chopped dates
• 1/3 c. dried apricots, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
• 2 3/4 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 c. cream
• 1/2 c. chopped nutmeats

1. Mix nectar, dates and apricots in saucepan; simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add orange rind.
3. Set aside.
4. Sift flour, baking soda and salt together; blend in shortening and sugar.
5. Add this to the hot mixture.
6. Add egg, cream and nutmeats.
7. Mix well.
8. Pour into 2 bread pans that are well greased, until 2/3rds full.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.
10. Slide out of tins immediately after baking and cool.

apricot nectar, dates, dried apricots, orange rind, flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, egg, cream, chopped nutmeats

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=772039 (may not work)