This recipe was written on an index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. You’ll notice that the original has (over) written on the bottom right corner, the back of the card notes who gave this recipe to her.

Apricot Bread

1 cup dried apricots
1 egg
1 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons melted butter or oil
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. soda
3 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 cup nuts

Soak apricots 1/2 hr. Drain and grind or cut in pieces.

Beat egg until light. Stir in sugar. Add butter or oil.

Add flour sifted with salt, soda & baking powder alternately with orange juice and water.

Add apricots and nuts and mix well.

Bake in greased loaf pan 375° for 40 to 50 min.