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APRICOT BRAIDS

"These lovely yeast braids are light and tender and have a delightful apricot filling," writes Paula Wipf from Arlington, Virginia. "They're very popular with family and friends."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 braids.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Apricot Braids image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add brown sugar. Cover and process until smooth., In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat butter and remaining water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40-45 minutes., Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On greased baking sheets, roll out each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

2-1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1-1/2 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs, beaten
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

APRICOT-CREAM CHEESE BRAID

According to Cooking Light, these braids can be covered and refrigerated for a couple of days or frozen up to a month. They also make great gifts during the holidays -- just wrap in plastic wrap and tie with a bow. You may substitute any kind of fruit preserves. NOTE: Prep time does not include resting time and refrigeration time for dough.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 17



Apricot-Cream Cheese Braid image

Steps:

  • To prepare dough, combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; cool. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream mixture and 2 eggs. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Gradually stir flour into sour cream mixture (dough will be soft and sticky). Cover dough; chill 8 hours or overnight.
  • To prepare filling; combine preserves and next 4 ingredients (preserves through 1 egg) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Turn each portion out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll each portion into a 12x8 inch rectangle. Spread one-fourth of filling over each portion, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Starting at a long side, carefully roll up each portion "jellyroll fashion"; pinch seam and ends to seal.
  • Place 2 loaves on each of 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cut 4 (1/4-inch deep) "X"s in top of each loaf with scissors. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 1 baking sheet in oven (cover remaining loaves to keep from drying). Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned Repeat procedure for remaining loaves. Cool loaves slightly.
  • To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar , milk and 1tsp. vanilla extract, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle warm loaves with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1620.6, Fat 71.3, SaturatedFat 39.9, Cholesterol 336.3, Sodium 923, Carbohydrate 221.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 111.5, Protein 28.2

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream, light
4 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast (2 packets)
1/2 cup warm water (100-110 degrees)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces blocks cream cheese, softened (1/3 less fat version)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

APRICOT BRANDY

My dad loved apricot brandy. He would have loved this recipe which I got from a community cookbook somewhere.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Beverages

Time P8D

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 3



Apricot Brandy image

Steps:

  • Place ingredients (DO NOT MIX) in a 1/2 gallon flat topped glass jar.
  • Turn jar twice a day for 8 days (allowing jar to sit on its top for half a day).
  • Batch is ready.
  • You may use the same apricots, more sugar, and vodka added to make another batch, but let second batch sit for 12 to 14 days.

1 1/2 lbs dried apricots
1 quart vodka
1 lb sugar

APRICOT BRAIDS

'These lovely yeast braids are light and tender and have a delightful apricot filling,' writes Paula Wipf from Arlington, Virginia. 'They're very popular with family and friends.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12



Apricot Braids image

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add brown sugar. Cover and process until smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat butter and remaining water to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. add eggs; beat until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40-45 minutes.
  • Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On greased baking sheets; roll out each portion into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

2 ¼ cups chopped dried apricots
1 ½ cups water, divided
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup sugar
3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
3 large eggs eggs, beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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