Banana Apricot And Date Loaf Recipes

BANANA, APRICOT AND DATE LOAF

Steps:

• put sugar, water, dates,apricots, butter and bi-carb into a pot.
• stir over low heat until butter and sugar is melted.
• in a bowl place flour , mashed banana and eggs.
• stir the pot mixture into the flour mixture, making sure to mix well.
• place into two well greased and lined pan loaves.
• bake at 190 degrees celcius, for 35 minutes test to make sure it is cooked in the middle.
• ENJOY !
• freezes really well !

BANANA & APRICOT LOAF

Steps:

• Put the bran flakes, sultanas, apricots, sugar and milk into a bowl and mix well. Leave to soak for an hour.
• Preheat oven to a moderate heat.
• Grease and line a loaf pan (10 x 21cm). Add the banana and walnuts to the soaking mixture and fold in the sifted flour. Mix well and put mix into the loaf pan. Smooth the top of the loaf and sprinkle with oats.
• Bake for one hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre of loaf comes out clean.
• Cool loaf on wire rack.
• When cold slice and serve with butter.

DATE AND APRICOT LOAF

Steps:

• Add dates to hot coffee and allow to soften and cool.
• Add vanilla and butter to the date mixture.
• In a separate bowl, mix flour with sugar and cinnamon. Make a well in the centre, add coffee mixture.
• Mix through, add eggs and stir until just combined.
• Add dried apricots and walnuts, stir through but do not overmix.
• Bake in a loaf pan at 180 degrees (350) for one hour; if top browns too quickly cover with foil. Test with a skewer.