25 Apricot Desserts to Enjoy this Season

Read Time: 8 mins

25 Apricot Desserts to Enjoy this Season2/25 Brandied Apricot Tart Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Canned apricots make this golden, buttery tart a wonderful option any time of year. I brush them with preserves and brandy, then sprinkle on almonds for a bit of crunch. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona 3/25 Apricot-Blackberry Pie Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blackberries became my favorite fruit after I harvested them from my grandfather’s yard in

I mix them with apricots to make the pie of my dreams

Greece. I mix them with apricots to make the pie of my dreams. Pies and tarts always make delicious desserts, perhaps because they often feature sweet juicy fruits. Here’s your ultimate guide to baking the best pies and tarts.—Simone Bazos, Baltimore, Maryland 4/25 Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with the faculty at school, these

are always the first to disappear!

are always the first to disappear! I’ve even had requests to make them for wedding receptions.—Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania 5/25 Sacher Torte 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sacher Torte Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features chocolate, almonds and apricots. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/25 Apricot-Nut White Fudge Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Nut White Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about

It’s easy to make, and it melts in your mouth

2-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It’s easy to make, and it melts in your mouth. I wrap up small squares of the candy with ribbon and silk holly. 7/25 Apricot-Almond Tartlets Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida 8/25 Gingered Apricot-Apple Crumble Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gingered

This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream

Apricot-Apple Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream. If you’re not fond of apricots, leave them out for a traditional apple crisp. —Sylvia Rice, Didsbury, Alberta 9/25 Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave

this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me

this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I’ve been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York 10/25 Apricot Ice Cream Soda Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Ice Cream Soda Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came from my husband’s aunt, who was born in the early 1900s. It’s a delightful drink for hot Texas summers. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 11/25 French Lemon-Apricot Tart 1 Review

The apricot preserves on top add a nice bit of sweetness

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved French Lemon-Apricot Tart Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like the tang of citrus, you’ll love this lemon tart. The apricot preserves on top add a nice bit of sweetness. —Peggy Lunde, Costa Mesa, California 12/25 Apricot Tea Cookies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Tea Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It just wouldn’t be Christmas without these dainty melt-in-your-mouth apricot cookies

on my platter!

on my platter! Filled with fruit and drizzled with frosty glaze, they couldn’t be more delectable. —Judith McVickers, Pittsburg, Kansas 13/25 Apricot Raisin Rugelach Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Raisin Rugelach Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rugelach is a classic addition to holiday trays. The flaky, buttery pastry slices encase a spiced fruit and walnut filling. —Laurie Klett, Hamilton, Michigan 14/25 Apricot Upside-Down Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe

Apricots give it an elegant twist from traditional pineapple versions

From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn’t believe how delicious it was. Apricots give it an elegant twist from traditional pineapple versions. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 15/25 Apricot-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy experimenting with cake mixes to make new cookie recipes. I love apricot, but feel free to fill the thumbprint in the center of

these goodies with any fruit preserve you like

these goodies with any fruit preserve you like. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma 16/25 Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump Cake Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I used to prepare a dessert similar to this in the oven. Oh, it was so good. I converted the recipe to use my pressure cooker and now we can enjoy it quickly. Try it also with white cake mix and blueberry pie filling. Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream. —Joan

It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states!

Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 17/25 Apricot Bars 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apricot Bars Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it’s perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.—Jill Moritz, Irvine, California 18/25 Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles Recipe

It’s a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona 19/25 Hamantaschen 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Traditionally called hamantaschen, these crisp, buttery triangle cookies truly do melt in your mouth. It’s a good thing this classic Jewish dessert recipe makes a big batch because

no one can stop after eating just one!

no one can stop after eating just one! —Mildred Lorence, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 20/25 Apricot Pinwheels 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they’re yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice give the cookies Old World flavor. —Beverly Sadergaski, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 21/25 Slow Cooker Fruit Compote Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

It makes a cozy dessert or even a change-of-pace side dish for large parties

I use canned goods and my slow cooker to whip up an old-fashioned treat that’s loaded with sweet fruits. It makes a cozy dessert or even a change-of-pace side dish for large parties. —Mary Ann Jonns, Midlothian, Illinois 22/25 Jam Thumbprint Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was four, Mom and I would don our aprons and I would pretend we were bakers named Marge and Betty. Though we dropped that routine, we still

make Christmas cookies together every year

make Christmas cookies together every year. —Rebecca Little, Park Ridge, Illinois 23/25 Apricot Cobbler 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Call it old-fashioned, comforting or mouthwatering—all those descriptions fit this down-home apricot cobbler. It bakes up golden brown and bubbly, with a crunchy crumb topping. The recipe comes from the owner of a popular restaurant in our state’s famous Lancaster County.—Shirley Leister, West Chester, Pennsylvania 24/25 Apricot Fluff 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

⭐ Expert Tips

• Include seasonal or trendy variations to keep your meals exciting.

• Highlight prep shortcuts or time-saving techniques for busy cooks.

• Consider dietary restrictions and include substitution suggestions.

✅ Key Takeaways

• These dinner ideas are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying special occasions.

• Choose recipes that match your skill level and available kitchen tools.

• Presentation and taste both contribute to a memorable dining experience.

📣 Join Our Community