Sweet, Savory and Drinkable: 15 Creative Apricot Recipes
We love apricots for their tart fruity flavor and superfood prowess. Packed with beta carotene, potassium and fiber, they leave your skin radiant, your heart healthy and your colon cleansed. No detox required. It’s no surprise then that we set out to find the most delicious apricot recipes out there — here are 15 ways the yummy fruit can take you through breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert.
1. Fresh Apricot Bars: This recipe calls for orange liqueur. ‘Nuff said. (via White on Rice Couple)
2. The Knicker Twist Apricot Cocktail: An apricot concoction you can drink. We’ll have two, please. (via The Kitchn)
3. Homemade Apricot Jam: Add sweet and tangy flavor to your next PB+J, plain toast, yogurt — you name it. It also makes a great edible gift. (via Jamie Cooks it Up)
4. Apricot Hamantash: Attending or hosting a Purim dinner this March? Wow the guests with this buttery tart pastry. (via The Shiksa in the Kitchen)
5. Grilled Apricot Salad: Go for a savory bite with grilled apricots and bacon — because, well, bacon makes everything better. (via Drizzle and Dip)
6. Ginger Honeyed Apple and Apricot Phyllo Crunch Pie: Between the ginger honey, the apple, the apricot, the phyllo, the crunch AND the pie, we just can’t get enough. (via Delicious Inspiration)
7. Apricot Tea Cake: We’ve never been more excited for tea time. (via Design Sponge)
8. Apricot Chicken Tagine: Elevate your boring go-to chicken recipe with a touch of tart. (via All Day I Dream About Food)
9. Mini Apricot Clafoutis: Turn those mini apricots into a French-inspired dessert that’s rich and creamy. Bon appetit! (via Kitchen Konfidence)
10. Amaretti Apricot Cupcakes: A rich and flavorful cupcake topped with a fluffy mascarpone-based frosting. Oh, and did we mention they’re boozy? Because they’re that too. (via Berry Lovely)
11. Apricot Bread: We dare you to spread your homemade apricot jam on your now-homemade apricot bread. (via Confessions of a Bake-aholic)
12. Grilled Apricot, Brie and Rosemary Panini: We’ll be having this for lunch every day. (via Saffron Lane)
13. Roasted Apricot and Honey Ice Cream: They had us at Roasted Apricot and Honey Ice Cream. (via Completely Delicious)
14. Apricot Trail Mix Granola Bars: These make a great snack and can help fuel your next workout. (via I Heart Wellness)
15. Red Lentil and Apricot Soup: Eat this thick soup on its own, or use it as a sauce for your next chicken, pasta, pork or anything-entree. (via Reluctant Gourmet)
Have a favorite apricot recipe to share? Tell us in the comments below.