1 1/2 c. canned pumpkin
1 c. sugar
1 c. oil
3 large eggs
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt
1 small pkg. vanilla pudding pie mix
1 1/2 c. chopped dried apricots
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Add to pumpkin mixture and blend. Fold in pudding mix. Stir in apricots and nuts. Pour into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bread pans.

Bake 1 hour or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove breads to wire rack.

Makes 2 loaves.