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Home » Recipes » Apricot recipes: floral, nutty, berry, and corny

Modified: Jun 3, 2022 by Vee

Apricot recipes: floral, nutty, berry, and corny

Fresh apricots are sweet, slightly tart, and a little bit floral. They are less watery than peaches and nectarines, contributing to their bolder flavor. The lower water content also makes them hold their shape really well when baking, grilling, and dehydrating.

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Floral

Apricots have floral tasting notes, so pairing them with edible flowers brings out that aroma and flavor. Roses pair exceptionally well, and lavender is a close second.

Apricot jam with saffron & rose recipe by Apt 2B Baking Co
Apricot jam with saffron & rose
Apricot, walnut, and lavender cake recipe by Apt 2B Cooking Co
Apricot, walnut, and lavender cake
Apricot lavender sage shrub recipe by Twists & Zests
Apricot lavender sage shrub
Apricot rose donuts recipe by Heather Christo
Apricot rose donuts
Blistered green beans with apricots & chive blossoms recipe by Floating Kitchen
Blistered green beans with apricots & chive blossoms

Nuts

Almonds are a natural compliment to apricots. The kernels found inside apricot pits, (also called noyaux), smell strongly of almond, apricot, and vanilla. Those kernels are used to flavor amaretto and almond extract.

Pistachios are another favorite pairing for their slightly sweet, earthy flavor that plays well with the slight floral notes of apricots. Roasted pistachios have a stronger pine & woody flavor.

Apricot pistachio squares recipe by Smitten Kitchen
Apricot pistachio squares
Moroccan-spiced lamb burgers with apricot chutney & pistachio feta pesto recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Moroccan-spiced lamb burgers with apricot chutney & pistachio feta pesto
Grilled apricots with almond whipped cream & honey by Recipe Runner
Grilled apricots with almond whipped cream & honey
Apricot chickpea salad sandwiches recipe by Rhubarbarians
Apricot chickpea salad sandwiches
Kale, apricot, and quinoa salad with almonds recipe by Floating Kitchen
Kale, apricot, and quinoa salad with almonds
Wild rice salad with apricots & almonds, and fresh apricot dressing recipe by Kitchen Confidante
Wild rice salad with apricots & almonds, and fresh apricot dressing
Apricot crème fraîche tart with honey & pistachios recipe by Bojon Gourmet
Apricot crème fraîche tart with honey & pistachios
Apricot frangipane tart with almond crust recipe by Food Worth Feed
Apricot frangipane tart with almond crust

Berries

Apricots are sweet, but also slightly tart. To enhance that bright, tart flavor, pair them with berries. Blackberries and raspberries can also help bring life to bland apricots, as their tart flavor is pretty reliable.

Apricot, blueberry, and thyme galette recipe by The Suburban Soapbox
Apricot, blueberry, and thyme galette
Grilled fiery habanero apricot-raspberry BBQ ribs recipe by Half Baked Harvest
Grilled fiery habanero apricot-raspberry BBQ ribs
Shrimp tacos with apricot-strawberry salsa recipe by Figs and Flour
Shrimp tacos with apricot-strawberry salsa
Apricot, blackberry, and brie grilled cheese recipe by Figs and Flour
Apricot, blackberry, and brie grilled cheese
Blackberry & apricot salad with corn, feta, and fresh apricot dressing recipe by Dinner At The Zoo
Blackberry & apricot salad with corn, feta, and fresh apricot dressing
Apricot & raspberry bruschetta with basil ribbons recipe by California Grown
Apricot & raspberry bruschetta with basil ribbons

Corn

The soft, creamy texture of fresh corn pairs well with the soft, but meaty texture of apricots. Corn's buttery flavor adds a richness to apricot dishes as well (making cornmeal a great option for baking).

Apricot cornmeal cakes recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Apricot cornmeal cakes
Summer salad with apricot poppy seed dressing & bacon crumble recipe by Heather Christo
Summer salad with apricot poppy seed dressing & bacon crumble
Grilled apricot, sweet corn, and arugula salad with pistachios recipe by How Sweet Eats
Grilled apricot, sweet corn, and arugula salad with pistachios
Blackberry & apricot salad with corn, feta, and fresh apricot dressing recipe by Dinner At The Zoo
Blackberry & apricot salad with corn, feta, and fresh apricot dressing

Bacon & prosciutto

Bacon and prosciutto are much saltier than most other meats. Since salt enhances our ability to taste sugar, these meats enhance the flavor of apricots (and can save bland fruit!). The tart flavor of apricots also balances out the fat in meats.

Grilled apricots with brie & prosciutto by Recipe Runner
Grilled apricots with brie & prosciutto
Apricot & prosciutto pasta salad recipe by Twists & Zests
Apricot & prosciutto pasta salad
Summer salad with apricot poppy seed dressing & bacon crumble recipe by Heather Christo
Summer salad with apricot poppy seed dressing & bacon crumble
Apricot & prosciutto pizza with sriracha and honey recipe by Flour Arrangements
Apricot & prosciutto pizza with sriracha and honey

Grilled

Apricots are particularly suiting for grilling, as they have firmer flesh and contain less water. They hold their shape when exposed to the high heat, unlike ripe peaches and nectarines (which need to be slightly under-ripe to hold up on the grill).

Grilled apricots with brie & prosciutto by Recipe Runner
Grilled apricots with brie & prosciutto
Grilled apricot ice cream recipe by Twists & Zests
Grilled apricot ice cream
Grilled apricots with almond whipped cream & honey by Recipe Runner
Grilled apricots with almond whipped cream & honey
Grilled apricot & chicken skewers recipe by My Diary of Us
Grilled apricot & chicken skewers
Char grilled apricot parfait dessert bowls recipe by Cotter Crunch
Char grilled apricot parfait dessert bowls
Grilled apricot, sweet corn, and arugula salad with pistachios recipe by How Sweet Eats
Grilled apricot, sweet corn, and arugula salad with pistachios

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