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

    2 reviews

    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

    1 review

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


    Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

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


    Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

    19 reviews

    This cranberry cream cheese spread takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and it can prepped hours or even days...

    Apricot Tea Cookies

    4 reviews

    It just wouldn't be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth apricot cookies on my platter! Filled with fruit and drizzled with...


    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...

    Crunchy Apricot-Coconut Balls

    My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she included them on her Christmas buffet. I can't...


    Trail Mix Slices

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...


    Apricot Pinwheels

    1 review

    I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice...


    Apricot Scones

    1 review

    Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the...

    Apricot-Nut White Fudge

    We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your...


    Cranberry Orange Salsa

    1 review

    "This tart tangy blend is wonderful with carved turkey, on turkey sandwiches and with ham and pork," says Joan Flowers...


    Apricot Tea Rings

    1 review

    This coffee cake is a favorite of mine. It's attractive, delicious and cuts like a dream. Sometimes I use convenient...


    White Christmas Fudge

    17 reviews

    This smooth, sweet fudge from Paula Truksa of Jewett, Texas is loaded with nuts and chewy fruit and would be...


    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...

    Cranberry-Apricot Pork Tenderloins

    2 reviews

    A cranberry and apricot stuffing wonderfully complements pork tenderloin. This is an elegant entree that you can pull together in...


    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...


    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...


    Apricot Bread

    13 reviews

    There's no need to knead this apricot bread or let it rise—it's truly an approachable bread recipe for anyone, regardless...


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    Apple Stuffing

    1 review

    Apple stuffing is a sweet twist on a savory classic! Its fresh apple flavor pairs exceptionally well with hearty Thanksgiving...


    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...


    Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

    21 reviews

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


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    Sacher Torte

    2 reviews

    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,...

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    Hamantaschen

    5 reviews

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


    Apricot-Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...


    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...


    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...


    Apricot-Apple Cranberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Though I prefer this as a side dish, my sister swears it makes the best topping in the world for...


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    1 review

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...