2 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. slivered almonds
1 c. apricot preserves
3 tbsp. melted butter
1/3 c. white sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. rum extract

Sift dry ingredients together; stir in nuts. Blend remaining ingredients and add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir only until flour is moistened and pour into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 65 to 75 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.