Ingredients

3/4 C. dried Apricots
1 C. all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. granulated sugar
3/4 C. milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. orange rind, grated
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 C. whole wheat flour, sifted
1 C. walnuts coarsely chopped

Cooking Instructions

Place the dried apricots on a chopping block. Measure the all-purpose flour and sprinkle 1 Tbls. of it over the apricots. Dip the cutting knife into the flour and chop the apricots finely. Flour the knife often to keep the cut-up fruits from sticking together. Sift the remaining all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar together into a large bowl. Combine the milk, egg, orange rind, and vegetable oil. Stir in the flour mixture and the whole wheat flour. Fold in the cut-up apricots, any flour left on the cutting block, and the walnut meats. Pour into a well-greased, floured, 1 quart mold. Cover with a loosely fitting plate and place on a rack or trivet in the crock pot. Cover the crock pot, but prop the lid open a fraction with a toothpick or a twist of foil to let excess steam escape. Cook on High for 2 to 3 hours. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
 
 
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