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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    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 with couscous. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

    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...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    6 reviews

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


    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...

    Apricot Leather

    1 review

    Since it's not sticky, this is a tasty, nutritious snack that's perfect to take along on whatever trail you travel....


    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...


    Fruit & Almond Bites

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


    Apple & Apricot Stuffing

    I found my stuffing recipe in a magazine years ago and made a few tweaks. I took out the pork...

    Moist Applesauce Fruitcake

    6 reviews

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


    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...


    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...


    Pressure-Cooker Winter Fruit Compote

    3 reviews

    You can make this colorful and easy fruit relish up to a week in advance. It's an outstanding accompaniment to...


    Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    3 reviews

    I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...

    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...


    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...


    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-Apple Cider

    2 reviews

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


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...

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    Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

    18 reviews

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


    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...


    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,...


    Moroccan Spiced Fruit & Nut Bread

    Red pepper flakes combined with the cinnamon and allspice give each slice of this bread a subtle hint of warmth....


    Apricot-Filled Triangles

    5 reviews

    Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It's a good thing this classic...