Fruit And Nut Quickbread

• 6 oz dried apricots, halved
• 6 oz pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/4 cups walnut pieces
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 None large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Lightly grease and line 2 (8x4 inch) loaf pans with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine dried fruit, walnuts and orange juice. Stir over low heat until simmering. Cook for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally, until liquid has almost been absorbed. Stir in baking soda then transfer to a large bowl. Whisk together sugar and eggs then add to fruit mixture. Stir in flour and spices until just combined. Transfer to prepared pans and bake for 30-35 mins, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Let bread cool in pans for 10 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve sliced.

dates, raisins, walnut pieces, orange juice, baking soda, brown sugar, eggs, flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger

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