1 cup dried, chopped apricots
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, beaten
½ cup orange juice
2 cups flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup chopped pecans
Soak apricots in water to cover for at least 20 minutes. Cream together the sugar, shortening and egg. Stir in the orange juice. Add all dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix well. Drain the apricots and stir into the batter. Add nuts.
Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in 3350 degree oven for about 65 minutes.