Banana Bread with Dried Apricots Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This Banana Bread with Dried Apricots recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the sweet and tangy taste of dried apricots. It’s a delightful twist on a beloved favorite, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

The recipe is simple to follow and requires basic baking skills. Enjoy the moist texture and rich flavor that makes this banana bread a hit with family and friends.

Delicious Banana Bread with Dried Apricots

This banana bread features ripe bananas and chopped dried apricots, creating a moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 1 loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter. Stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Add Apricots: Gently fold in the chopped dried apricots and cinnamon if using.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!