Apricot recipes

Petite and sweet, the apricot is ripe for picking from May to September. Try them in one of these delicious recipes.

Apricot recipes

Packed full of vitamins and minerals the velvety soft apricot can be eaten fresh or dried. Watch out though the calories multiply in the dried variety. Fresh apricots are delicious in cakes and desserts, while the dried fruit is perfect in stews and stuffings.


Sweet

Juicy, firm and sweet apricots are great in tarts and cakes, and can even be used to make jam.

Apricot and ginger jam

Apricot and ginger jam

Good apricots, when perfectly ripe, have a beautiful perfume and taste. This is a great breakfast jam. Learn How to make jam.

Apricot frangipane tart

Apricot frangipane tart

No special tart tin is needed for this easy fruit pud; ready in less than 30 minutes.

Apricot buttermilk cake

Apricot buttermilk cake

A soft, fruity pud that's perfect for the summer. Use fresh apricots for the ultimate fresh, moist cake.

Redcurrant sorbet with baked apricots

Redcurrant sorbet with baked apricots

The intensely fruity sorbet complements the soft, sweet apricots in this colourful dish.

Vanilla tart with poached apricots

Vanilla tart with poached apricots

This vanilla tart recipe is similar to a lemon tart but with the heady flavour of vanilla. The poached fruit adds tang.

 


Savoury

Apricots are a perfect accompaniment to meat, whether it’s a lamb tagine, pork chop or a roast, apricots add a touch of Mediterranean magic to the dish.

Chicken tagine with preserved lemons

Chicken tagine with preserved lemons

This Moroccan-style recipe is a one-pot delight of a dish, infused with exotic spices and easily cooked on the hob.

Apricot and sage pork chops

Apricot and sage pork chops

Try duck breasts and cherry compote as an alternative, if you like. You can also double the recipe for a simple bistro supper with friends.

Roast loin of lamb with apricot stuffing

Roast loin of lamb with apricot stuffing

This delicious roast lamb dish is easy to prepare, cook and carve

Quick lamb tagine

Quick lamb tagine

Take your tastebuds on a Moroccan adventure. Boned chicken thighs are also fantastic in this Moroccan sauce.

 

Comments

(You have to be registered and signed-in to make a comment)

Sign in
Sign in

Forgot password ?

Why sign up?
Save recipes, enter exclusive competitions and upload you own recipes!

Register for free now
Find the delicious. suppliers all in one place! Find the delicious. suppliers all in one place! The delicious. news & recipes straight to your inbox The delicious. news & recipes straight to your inbox
May events 2012
May events
Seasonal food
May seasonal foods
Perfect picnics
Picnic recipes
Cost conscious suppers
Top 10 budget recipes
Vegetarian ideas
Top 10 vegetarian curry recipes