1 1/2 c. fresh cut up apricots or 1/2 c. dried, soaked 30 minutes
1 egg
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. water
1 c. sugar

Mix well beaten egg with sugar; add butter. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together; add to egg mixture alternately with orange juice and water. Add apricots to batter. Pour into loaf pan and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.