Combine pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Mix to blend. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices and add to pumpkin mix. Mix in pudding mix, apricots and nuts. Pour into 2 greased 8-1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans.
Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pans.
Makes 2 loaves.