3/4 c. water
3/4 c. chopped dried apricots
1/3 c. raisins
3/4 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

1. Combine water, apricots and raisins in 2 cup glass measure.

2. Microwave for about 2 minutes on High or until boiling.

3. Combine brown sugar, oil and egg; mix well. Stir in fruit mixture and nuts. Add remaining ingredients; stir. Pour into (9 x 5 inch) glass loaf dish.

4. Microwave for 6-8 minutes on half power (5).

5. Microwave for 3-3 1/2 minutes on High or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.