36 Apricot Recipes That Show Off This Fuzzy Little Fruit

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36 Apricot Recipes That Show Off This Fuzzy Little Fruit2/36 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! Filled with fruit and drizzled with frosty glaze, they couldn’t be more delectable. —Judith McVickers, Pittsburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 71 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/36 Herby Chicken with

I love to serve it with couscous

Apricots and Feta 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it with couscous. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup apricot mixture: 282 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2

starch. 4/36 Apricot Amaretto Jam 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma’s recipe; it’s lovely to make something for my family and friends that she made for hers! —Linda Wegner, Robinson, Illinois 5/36 Apricot Scones 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 scones (1 cup cream) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Popular served with tea in Victorian days,

scones are making a big comeback

scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this apricot scones recipe I baked for a themed shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. —Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 scone with 1 tablespoon cream: 230 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/36 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

tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 tartlet: 103 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/36 Apricot-Blackberry Pie Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home 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 Greece. I mix them with apricots to make the pie of my dreams. —Simone Bazos, Baltimore, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 506 calories,

When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them

19g fat (9g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 5g fiber), 10g protein. 8/36 Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Springtime brings back memories of the rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. —Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken drumsticks with 1/3 cup sauce:

My friends were blown away with its fresh taste and uniqueness

469 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 1801mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 9/36 Apricots with Herbed Goat Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After ending up with bunches of apricots one summer, I created this quick and simple dish. My friends were blown away with its fresh taste and uniqueness. —Wendy Weidner, Ham Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 71 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic

exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat

exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 10/36 Crunchy Apricot-Coconut Balls Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she included them on her Christmas buffet. I can’t believe how simple they are to make. —Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 ball: 87 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 11/36 Apricot Fluff 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings

It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too

10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it’s become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It’s sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 12/36 Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds

JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings about 2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds. —Tammie Floyd, Plano, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 47 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/36 Za’atar Chicken 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that’s fast and easy. This is it! No matter how much I make of this dish, every morsel is eaten. —Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 484 calories, 32g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein. 14/36 Apricot Crab Stuffed Acorn Squash Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Crab Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of

This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors

Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors. It looks so elegant when served on a lovely platter. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 217 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 794mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 15/36 Apricot-Nut White Fudge Test Kitchen Approved Apricot-Nut White Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 2-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe

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

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. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/36 Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond-Apricot Chicken Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a one-of-a-kind pasta salad that combines

tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables

tender chicken, sweet apricots and crunchy vegetables. Plus, the lemony dressing can’t be beat. —Susan Voigt, Plymouth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 411 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 17/36 Southern Green Beans with Apricots 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southern Green Beans with Apricots Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green beans and apricots have become a family tradition. Enhanced with balsamic vinegar, this dish will make your taste buds pop. —Ashley Davis,

Easley, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 149 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 18/36 Apricot Wraps 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I accumulated a large recipe collection from around the world while my husband served in the Air Force for 25 years. This mouthwatering appetizer is one of our favorites, and we enjoy sharing it with friends. —Jane Ashworth, Beavercreek, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 44 calories, 2g fat (0

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