Fruit Bread

Grease and lightly flour a 7 1/2x3 1/2-inch loaf pan (see Tip). If desired, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper; set aside.

Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl. Combine egg, applesauce, and oil in a small bowl. Add the egg mixture all at once to the flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Fold in dried apricots. Pour into the prepared pan.

Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool on the wire rack. Remove the parchment paper, if using. Wrap in plastic wrap and store overnight before slicing.