1/2 c. dried apricots, cut up
1 c. water
3/4 c. honey
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. lemon rind
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Simmer apricots in water for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Pour honey into mayonnaise in a fine stream, beating continuously. Beat until fluffy. Stir in apricots, walnuts and lemon rind. Sift dry ingredients together. Sift over creamed mixture, mixing well. Add apricot liquid; stir until well blended.

Pour into 9 x 5 x 4 inch loaf pan with bottom lined with a double thickness of waxed paper. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 hour or until loaf tests done. Allow to cool. Frost with orange icing. Loaf will stay fresh and moist when foil-wrapped and stored in a cool place.