Combine apricots and water in a small bowl;
set aside to soak 15 min.
Cream butter and sugar;
beat in eggs and corn syrup.
Stir in apricots (include liquid);
add pecans, and mix well.
Combine remaining ingredients;
gradually add to batter,
stirring just until all ingredients
are moistened.

Spoon batter into a well-greased
9x5x3" loaf pan. Bake at 350°
for 1 hour and 15-25 min.
or until a wooden pick inserted
in center comes out clean.
Cool 10 min. in pan on a wire rack.
Remove from pan; serve warm or cold.
Yield: 1 loaf.