YUMMY APRICOT PECAN BREAD

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Every time I prepare this yummy bread, I always receive raves. It's perfect with coffee or as a gift, plus it's really quick and easy to prepare. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, apricots and pecans. Spoon into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze individual cooled loaves. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.