1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 egg
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. shredded orange peel
3/4 c. orange juice
3 c. sifted flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. finely chopped fresh apricots
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Cream sugar and butter; beat in egg; blend in milk, orange peel and orange juice. Add sifted dry ingredients. Stir in apricots and nuts.

Pour in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes. Cool and remove from pan. Finish cooling on rack. Wrap in foil. Store in refrigerator.