2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1 c. cooked apricots
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Blend sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in milk and apricots. Sift dry ingredients together and add to sugar and egg mixture. Add nuts. Stir only enough to moisten dry ingredients. Pour into well greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let stand 20 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.