Fresh, ripe apricots are juicy and taste both sweet and a bit tart. Try these lush little beauties in pies, tarts, cobblers, and more.
Now is the time to make the most of their delicious, sweet flavour and gorgeous orange hue.
From sensational slices to terrific tarts, our favourite recipes using fresh and canned apricots for you to try. For something a bit different, we’ve also included a honey and apricot panna cotta. So get cooking and enjoy these stone fruits while they’re still in season (or just go for the canned ones all year around).
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Apricot and almond scones
Bursts of sweetness from dried apricot and added crunch from slivered almond gives these scones an extra boost.
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How to make apricot danish in your pie maker
How to make apricot danish in your pie maker
Your pie maker can make more than just pie! These simple fruit danishes only take a few ingredients and less than half an hour to make.
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Homemade muesli bar
You’ll never buy store bought muesli bars again. These homemade apricot and coconut bars are soft, sweet and chewy with just the right amount of bite.
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Apricot muesli bars
Divine apricot muesli bars are the perfect morning snack for an instant energy boost!
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Apricot muesli cookies
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A low carb tasty treat.
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Apricot bliss balls
Have a ball making (and eating) these fabulous apricot bliss balls.
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Apricot crumble slice
This quick and easy apricot crumble slice makes a great afternoon snack, and is perfect for packing in lunch boxes. For something slightly fancier, serve warm with a spoonful of sour cream.
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Sparkling stone fruit and raspberry jelly
Sparkling stone fruit and raspberry jelly
This dessert is something else, sweet, crisp and fragrant champagne jelly studded with ripe stone fruit and juicy raspberries. A sophisticated end to a lovely dinner party.
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Apricot and pistachio biscotti
Apricot and pistachio biscotti
These crunchy Italian treats are perfect with hot espresso coffee.
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Dried apricots in cardamom syrup with pistachio ice-cream
Dried apricots in cardamom syrup with pistachio ice-cream
These desserts look gourmet, but without the fuss. Simple to put together and delicious!
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Cardamom savarin with apricots in dessert wine syrup
Cardamom savarin with apricots in dessert wine syrup
The perfect balance of sweet and tart, this sticky dessert is perfect for those who want to delight their guests. The added ingredient of cardamom provides unique flavour and spice that’ll have people begging for more.
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Apricot brown betty
Use up leftover hot cross buns to make this speedy, delicious dessert.
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Apricot strudel
A lovely strudel is delicious, easy to make, and relatively inexpensive. You can also experiment with different fillings. We’ve gone with basic apricot here, but all sorts of fruits and nuts make an equally yummy filling.
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Almond jam biscuits
If you’re in a jam, any jam will do for these delightful almond biscuits. Buttery, crumbly and zesty with lemon, they’re a delicious little mouthful.
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Chocolate apricot truffles
These bite-sized chocolate apricot truffles are not quite as rich as their original cousin, but they are just as delicious. The fruity centre provides a lovely tart and chewy contrast to the firm sweet chocolate coating.
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Apricot sour cream cake
Opposites attract in this cake with sour cream, white chocolate and apricot creating an explosion of flavour in your mouth.
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Apricot and fig tarte tatin
The sweetness of apricots and figs are brilliant paired with flaky golden pastry in this classic tart.
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Apricot and macadamia slice
This crumbly macadamia and apricot slice is jam-packed full of texture, sweetness and irresistible flavours that’ll keep you coming back for more.
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Pistachio and apricot baklava cake
Pistachio and apricot baklava cake
With all the well loved flavours of baklava layered between moist cake, this tastes as good as it looks.
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Apricot Danish pastries
Our easy-breezy Danish pastry recipe uses a food processor and a fast folding method. The results are simply delicious!
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Apricot and honey soufflés
Apricot and honey make a beautiful pair in this sophisticated, light dessert.
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Apricot coconut bars
Sink your teeth into this sweet and decadent apricot slice – So easy to prepare and so delicious!
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Apricot and almond jalousie
Indulge in this delightfully sweet apricot and almond jalousie, perfect for dessert or a morning tea treat!
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Apricot slice
Sink your teeth into this sweet and decadent apricot slice– so easy to prepare and so delicious!
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Plum and apricot chocolate crumble
Plum and apricot chocolate crumble
This comforting pudding is hard to match. Breaking through a crunchy, chocolate crumble topping to find warm, soft plum and apricot beneath.
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Nutty apricot cake
Apricot halves pressed into the top give this mouth-watering cake its sweetness and attractive look. It gets its nuttiness from processed walnuts, giving it a pleasant buttery consistency.
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Fresh apricot jam
Sweet and rich with a hint of tang, apricots make the best jam. Jars of this delightful preserve make wonderful edible gifts.
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Apricot slice
Wonderfully fluffy and moist, this apricot slice is packed full of sweetness and texture.
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Apricot and rosewater tart
Cut a slice of this fruity tart and enjoy the fragrant undertones of rosewater. Best served with thick, whipped cream and a collection of family or friends.
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Apricot upside-down cakes
These delightful mini cakes are wonderfully light, moist and are topped with beautiful juicy fresh apricot.
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Apricot cheesecake slice
This decadent slice showcases all the wonderful features of a delicious classic cheesecake, plus a beautiful apricot swirl throughout the creamy centre.
