Step 1

Believe it or not, this easy apricot and pecan bread is baked in the microwave oven in less than 15 minutes.

Step 2

You must start with a microwave-safe Bundt pan, and be sure and allow about 10 minutes for the bread to rest after baking.

Step 3

Lightly grease a 2-quart microwave-safe Bundt pan with vegetable oil. Combine apricots and orange juice in a 4-cup glass measure. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Drain the orange juice and reserve 1/2 cup. Reserve the apricots.

Step 4

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 5

Stir in the reserved orange juice, milk, egg and oil until just blended. Stir in the pecans and apricots.

Step 6

Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Place the pan on a microwave-safe trivet or inverted saucer.

Step 7

Microwave on high for 8 to 9 minutes, rotating the pan a quarter turn two times. A toothpick inserted in the center of the bread should come out clean.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the microwave and let it stand on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert the bread onto the rack and let it cool completely before slicing.

Step 9

Makes 12 servings.

Step 10

Submitted by: Janette