Apricot Cobbler Bread

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Brown sugar

1/2 cup, packed

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, melted

Milk

1 cup

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Apricots

1 1/2 cups, diced (fresh or canned, drained)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Fold in the diced apricots, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and remaining cinnamon.
7. Pour half of the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar mixture over the batter.
9. Pour the remaining batter on top of the brown sugar layer and smooth it out.
10. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture over the top of the bread batter.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
12. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.