Apricot Loaf

This very quick recipe came from a friend who brought it to work to share regularly.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped apricot
• 1⁄2 cup currants
• 1⁄2 cup sultana
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 lb butter, softened
• 2  cups self raising flour
• 2  large eggs, beaten
•  chopped preserved gingerroot (optional)
•  chopped pecans or  walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Grease a 7'x3'x2' loaf tin.
2. Pour a (250ml) cup of boiling water over fruit, sugar and butter.
3. Add the eggs and flour.
4. Pour into the loaf tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 45 minutes.