Dried Apricot Recipes

Dried fruit is a pantry staple, especially handy during winter months. Our top recipes with dried apricots are perfect for baking (think dried apricot muffins and cookies) and canning (dried apricot jam and more).

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    Overnight Apricot Pecan Coffee Cake

    1 review

    I whip up this delightful apricot and pecan coffee cake the night before and pop it in the oven when I get up. The house smells lovely and the cake rises perfectly. Use walnuts instead of pecans if you prefer. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

    Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

    4 reviews

    Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...


    Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing

    Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a...


    Apricot Dessert Bruschetta

    3 reviews

    Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the...


    Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...

    Duck Breasts with Apricot Chutney

    1 review

    When serving this entree as part of a buffet, try using chafing dish to keep it warm. —Taste of Home...


    Candy Cane Coffee Cake

    4 reviews

    Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to...

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    Sacher Torte

    1 review

    Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features...


    Sugar Plum Phyllo Kringle

    1 review

    Thanks to store-bought phyllo dough, this pastry is easier to make than it looks. Serve it not only for breakfast,...


    Apricot-Rosemary Scones

    1 review

    Make these easy sweet-savory scones a family project. It's a delightful way to show your love on Mother's Day. —Charlene...


    Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites

    7 reviews

    I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with...

    Apricot Almond Blondies

    7 reviews

    My mom shared this recipe with me after sampling these cookies at a bed-and-breakfast. For a little variation, I sometimes...


    Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad

    6 reviews

    Here's a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can't be...


    Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

    19 reviews

    Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...


    Apricot Bread

    12 reviews

    This is my most asked-for recipe. I've used it for many years, which is obvious from my recipe card that's...


    Southern Green Beans with Apricots

    2 reviews

    Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds...

    Russian Krendl Bread

    2 reviews

    While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...


    Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

    19 reviews

    This festive dip is a snap to make, taking only 10 minutes from start to finish. Thanks to its hint...


    Moist Applesauce Fruitcake

    6 reviews

    The recipe for this flavorful cake has been handed down in my husbands' family for four generations.


    Apricot Wraps

    2 reviews

    I accumulated a large recipe collection from around the world while my husband served in the Air Force for 25...


    Apricot Muffins

    2 reviews

    "Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.


    Brie with Apricot Topping

    10 reviews

    Folks will think you fussed over this pretty appetizer, but it took our Test Kitchen only minutes to top a...


    Spiced Lamb Stew with Apricots

    1 review

    My family loves lamb, especially my son. During his first year of college, he claimed to be a vegetarian. When...


    Crown Roast with Apricot Dressing

    3 reviews

    I have been making crown roasts for many years but was only satisfied with the results when I combined a...


    Spiced Apricot Baked Oatmeal

    1 review

    Eat these spiced oatmeal squares while they're still warm for a cozy morning treat. I freeze mine in single servings...

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    Apricot Banana Bread

    3 reviews

    Making this delightfully different twist on traditional banana bread is fun. It tastes excellent spread with cream cheese or butter....


    Mini Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Fruitcake always looked so festive to me but I did not like the hard citron fruit so I came up...


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    Apricot-Filled Triangles

    5 reviews

    Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    7 reviews

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    Gingered Apricot-Apple Crumble

    This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream. If you're not fond of apricots, leave...


    Curried Apricot Couscous

    5 reviews

    As a single working mom, my time is precious, but this dish is so quick, colorful and easy, and it...