A fruit that is often overlooked but extremely sweet and delicious is the apricot. The golden food has a soft skin but juicy inside that makes it great as spread in jam on toast, cooked over meat or filled into a pastry.
Apricots came from China, according to Kingsburg Orchards, before being introduced to Europe and finally North America in 1720. Now, they are frequently grown in warmer states such as California.
Not only are these fruits delicious whether dried or fresh, they have many health benefits. The World’s Healthiest Foods stated that apricots protect eyesight, provide good dietary fiber and reduce inflammation.
January 9 was National Apricot Day, according to National Day Calendar. This holiday combined with the tastiness and healthiness of apricots is a great reason to eat more of this fruit. Here are some great recipes with it that are sure to be delicious.
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10. Poached Apricots from Nosh My Way
Craving dessert but avoiding gluten? This is a great way to make a delicious fruit that would taste great over ice cream, yogurt or even plain. Few ingredients are needed, but the result is still delicious.
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9. Apricot Jam from Just a Smidgen
Toast with jam is a great start to the morning. Instead of having jam bought at the store, try this apricot recipe. It might take more work, but the fresh result is worth it.
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8. No Bake Apricot Chia Energy Bars from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Dessert and other types of food can be hard to find for those who are gluten-free, vegan or nut-free. This protein-filled and nutrient-rich recipe can be a good alternative. Dates, apricots, chia seeds, white chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds and cinnamon are the only ingredients needed for these wonderful bars.
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7. Crock Pot Kielbasa Bites from Cakescottage
Want the sweet apricot taste but meat as well? These kielbasa bites are great for remembering the summer or bringing to potlucks. Simply cook kielbasa sausages, apricot preserves and Dijon mustard for four hours before serving this treat.
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6. Fresh Apricot Crisp from Kristine’s Kitchen
Fruit crisps are a simple but filling dessert. An oat, sugar and cinnamon mixture tops a filling of spiced apricots. Eat this fresh out of the oven with yogurt, whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious treat.
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5. Apricot Oatmeal Cookies from Amy’s Healthy Baking
Desserts do not need to be unhealthy. These cookies have honey and coconut oil in them instead of sugar or vegetable oil. However, they still taste soft and chewy.
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4. Apricot Kolaches from American Heritage Cooking
Who says that Christmas treats cannot still be enjoyed? This Hungarian Christmas cookie is a traditional treat that has a flakey pastry with a filling of apricot. Since they are small, many can be enjoyed without guilt.
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3. White Chocolate Apricot Scones by A Family Feast
For a special Breakfast treat, scones can be a good choice. This recipe has yogurt to make the scones moist and white chocolate chips along with the apricots for taste. Now there is a reason to wake up in the morning.
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2. Spicy Apricot Chicken from Crème De La Crumb
Chicken is a healthy, protein-filled meal choice. However, it can be a bit bland alone. Thus, adding apricot preserves and red pepper flakes to dish makes it much more exciting to the taste buds. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top to make it even better.
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1. Apricot and Cream Thumbprint Scones from Love and Olive Oil
White chocolate, cream and apricots together? That sounds like a wonderful combination. A cookie with apricot chunks and white chocolate chips has a thumbprint filling of apricot jam for this delicious dessert.