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Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• peach
• green grape
• confectioners' sugar
• water
• candy eyeball

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange apricots and peaches on a platter. Skewer a few grapes on a toothpick vertically and the last one horizontally (for the head).
2. 2 Mix confectioners' sugar with water to make a thin, slightly sticky icing. Use icing to glue 2 candy eyeballs on each piece of fruit and on the horizontal "head" of the grape caterpillar.

By Lola

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• skewer
• basil
• blackberry
• mozzarella
• balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. 1 Assemble skewers in this order: basil leaf, blackberry, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and a dried apricot.
2. 2 Drizzle skewers with balsamic glaze and serve.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• coconut
• mixed nut
• beef jerky
• pumpkin seed
• cranberry

Instructions

1. 1 Place coconut in a large skillet over low heat. Heat until toasted to desired doneness, about 5 minutes. Turn heat off and let cool.
2. 2 Place nuts, jerky, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and apricots in an airtight container and shake to combine. Add cooled coconut and shake again.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• cranberry
• pistachio
• crystallized ginger
• granulated sugar
• evaporated milk
• salt
• white chocolate
• miniature marshmallow

Instructions

1. 1 Like fruitcake batter, there's just enough fudge to hold the fruit and nuts together.
2. 2 Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Fit an 8-by-16-inch sheet of foil in the pan so that you can use the foil overhang as a handle to pull fudge from the pan.
3. 3 Place cranberries, apricots, pistachios and ginger in a medium bowl. Then bring sugar, milk and salt to a full rolling boil in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and starts to turn a pale caramel, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, quickly stir in marshmallows, then chocolate, and stir vigorously until the marshmallows start to melt.
4. 4 Pour mixture into bowl with fruit and nuts; continue to mix vigorously (hands work well once mixture has cooled to warm) until fruit and nuts are evenly distributed. Press fudge into prepared pan. Refrigerate until cool and hard, about 1 1/2 hours.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• date
• carrot
• walnut
• coconut flakes
• almond butter
• flax seed meal
• cinnamon
• ginger
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine dates and apricots in a small measuring cup or bowl. Add enough hot water to cover and allow fruit to soak for 15 minutes to soften.
2. 2 Drain dates and apricots and add to the bowl of a food processor. Add carrots, walnuts, coconut flakes, almond butter, flax meal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse, scraping down the sides frequently, until mixture comes together to form a mostly smooth, sticky dough, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough using a lightly greased tablespoon measure. Roll into balls with lightly greased hands.
4. 4 Place bites into an airtight container and freeze until set, at least 1 hour. Keep stored in the freezer.

By Kim

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• shallot
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• pineapple
• cherry tomato
• lime juice
• habanero pepper
• garlic
• cilantro
• cumin

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apricots, shallots, bell peppers, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Melissa Goff

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• pie crust
• white sugar
• almond meal
• confectioners sugar
• egg
• apricot jam

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out pie crust onto a baking sheet.
2. 2 Toss apricots with white sugar in a bowl until evenly coated; set aside.
3. 3 Combine almond meal, confectioners' sugar, and egg in a separate bowl until paste-like; spread onto center of pie crust, leaving ½ inch bare crust around edges. Arrange sugared apricots on top almond paste.
4. 4 Fold ½-inch bare crust edge inward over almond paste and apricots, leaving center of galette uncovered. Crimp crust edges with a fork.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Brush melted apricot jam over galette. Slice; serve hot.

By Ms Munchie

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• almond
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place almonds on a baking sheet and bake in the preheating oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Place apricot wedges in an overlapping pattern in individual gratin dishes or a baking dish. Mix almonds and brown sugar and scatter over apricots.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until apricots are bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

By nch

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• white sugar
• orange
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Mix apricots, sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice in a very large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally and skimming any scum off the top, until apricots look glassy and the liquid thickens, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. 2 Spoon the jam into 3 pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Seal jars and let the jam cool to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours, before transferring to the refrigerator.

By Bones

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• lemon juice
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (165 degrees C), or the lowest setting you have.
2. 2 Combine lemon juice, apricots, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
3. 3 Cover an 11x17-inch pan or cookie sheet with a layer of plastic wrap. Pour pureed fruit onto the prepared pan and spread evenly to within 1 inch of the edge.
4. 4 Bake for 4 to 6 hours in the preheated oven, using a spoon or a pair of tongs to keep the door slightly ajar, or until puree has dried and is no longer sticky. Once dry, you can cut it into strips; store in an airtight container.

By CHERI

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• white sugar
• lemon verbena leaf
• fruit pectin

Instructions

1. 1 Finely chop apricots.
2. 2 Combine sugar and lemon verbena leaves in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until the leaves are fully incorporated in the sugar (the sugar will become light green).
3. 3 Combine sugar-lemon verbena mixture and apricots in a large bowl. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 4 hours.
4. 4 Inspect 4 jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Transfer apricot-sugar mixture to a large pot and stir in pectin. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. 6 Ladle apricot jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By gartenfee

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• lemon juice
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat; add sugar and slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. 3 Continue to cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and skim foam off the top if necessary.
4. 4 Meanwhile, prepare five 1-pint jars with lids and rings by cleaning and sterilizing them in the dishwasher or a boiling water bath. Leave lids in simmering water until ready to seal jars.
5. 5 Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles.
6. 6 Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder, leaving a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
8. 8 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight and the lid does not move up or down at all. Store in a cool, dark area.

By Megan

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• banana
• milk
• sugar
• ice

Instructions

1. 1 Blend the apricots, banana, milk, sugar, and ice in a blender until smooth, thick, and frosty.

By Max03

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• brown sugar
• coconut
• sweetened condensed milk
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Mince apricots in a food processor. Place in a bowl and toss with brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and condensed milk. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.

By Diane Bell

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• fruit pectin
• lemon balm

Instructions

1. 1 Measure apricots after preparation; you should have 5 cups prepared fruit.
2. 2 Combine apricots, sugar, and lemon juice in a large plastic or glass bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Inspect 7 to 9 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Transfer apricot mixture and all of the accumulated juice to a large saucepan. Stir in pectin and slowly bring to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
5. 5 Remove from heat and stir in lemon balm leaves.
6. 6 Ladle apricot jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
7. 7 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
8. 8 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By sophie

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• fruit pectin
• white sugar
• apricot brandy

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 9 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Finely chop apricots; place 5 cups in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in pectin; slowly bring to a full rolling boil. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil over high heat; boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
3. 3 Off heat, stir in apricot brandy until incorporated.
4. 4 Pack apricot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By bambi23

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• water
• cornstarch
• orange liqueur
• white sugar
• pastry

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2. 2 Slice the dried apricots in half. Rinse them with water. Place them in a sauce pan with the water, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine the cornstarch with the orange liqueur and about 1 tablespoon of the apricots' cooking liquid. Mix until smooth then stir into the cooked apricots. Add the white sugar and combine. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell and seal with the top crust. Brush milk over top crust for color, if desired.
4. 4 Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 1 hour.

By Bonnie

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• semisweet chocolate
• cranberry
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
2. 2 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
4. 4 Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

By Catty96

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• ✓ apricot
• butter
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• orange blossom honey
• silken tofu

Instructions

1. 1 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the sugar. Cook and stir just until the sugar has melted and is lightly browned. Remove from heat, and continue stirring until caramelized. Mix in the pureed apricots and vanilla. Over low heat, mix in the honey. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, until thickened.
2. 2 Arrange the tofu slices on dessert plates, and drizzle with the sauce. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour, until chilled. Serve with sliced apricots on the side.

By CHAMMI

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• sugar
• water
• sparkling white wine
• pomegranate seed

Instructions

1. 1 Mix sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, wash, pit, and mince apricots.
2. 2 Add the minced apricots to the sugar and water mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until the apricots have liquefied, stirring and mashing constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. 3 Pour Prosecco into the cooled apricot mixture; it will bubble and double in volume. Gently stir until fully incorporated and the bubbles have reduced slightly.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and cover. Freeze until mixture begins to solidify, 1 to 2 hours, depending on your freezer. Scrape down the sides and mix the granita using a fork. Repeat every 30 minutes until the granita has become course and grainy, about 6 hours. Do not shake the container instead of scraping it with a fork; it is the action of scraping that forms the characteristic crystals that make granita unique.
5. 5 Scrape the granita into 8 serving dishes using a large spoon. Top with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• butter
• brussels sprout
• water
• maple syrup
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sprouts and apricots to the skillet. Drizzle water over the sprouts mixture. Pour syrup over the the mixture. Saute sprouts mixture until sprouts are wilted, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir lime juice into sprouts mixture just before removing from heat.

By Shahana

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• water
• rhubarb
• white sugar
• pectin

Instructions

1. 1 Place apricots in a heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse, then drain again.
2. 2 Combine rhubarb, sugar, and softened apricots in a large pot. Cover and let stand at room temperature until fruits release their juices, 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Bring apricot-rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rhubarb is tender and starts falling apart, about 3 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
5. 5 Pack rhubarb-apricot jam into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with the lids and tightly screw on the rings.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By nch

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• tamarind pulp
• date
• white sugar
• black pepper
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tamarind pulp, dates, apricots, sugar, pepper, and salt in a blender; blend into a paste. Pour in water; blend until mixture has a sauce-like texture.
2. 2 Pour tamarind mixture into a saucepan; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, skimming off any bubbles. Serve hot or after cooling.

By Zainab Pervaiz

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• baby carrot
• water
• apricot preserves
• cornstarch
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Bring carrots and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, stir together the apricot preserves, cornstarch, dried apricots, and raisins in a saucepan. Place over medium heat, and cook until the mixture bubbles, thickens, and turns clear, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. 4 Once the carrots have cooked, drain, and stir into the apricot preserves. Pour into a baking dish, and bake in preheated oven until the sauce has thickened further, and turned light brown, about 15 minutes.

By MeganM

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• lemon
• sugar
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• pastry
• egg
• white sugar
• ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Place apricots in a large bowl. Squeeze lemon halves over apricots. Gently mix 1 cup white sugar, brown sugar, flour, and 2 tablespoons cinnamon into apricots to coat.
3. 3 Line a 9-inch pie dish with 1 pie pastry. Spread apricot filling into shell. Roll remaining pastry onto a work surface; cut into about 1/2-inch-wide strips for a lattice crust. Cover apricot filling with pie dough strips creating a lattice pattern; seal top crust pieces to bottom crust edges and crimp into a fluted pattern. Brush egg white over top crust and sprinkle with a pinch of white sugar and cinnamon. Cover fluted crust edges loosely with aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove pie from oven and cool.

By luv2cook

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• rice wine vinegar
• sugar
• mango
• ginger root
• honey
• lime juice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the rice vinegar and sugar to a boil in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the mangoes, apricots, and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and beginning to break apart, about 10 more minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and add the honey and lime juice. Process until smooth.

By Morgan

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• orange juice
• water
• cranberry
• sugar
• raisin
• orange zest

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, or until cranberries have burst. Remove from heat, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.

By TINKERTHINKER

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• cranberry
• raisin
• cinnamon
• ginger
• allspice
• clove
• water
• white sugar
• cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the apricots, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
2. 2 In a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add the dried fruit mixture and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a covered container.

By Sher

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• butter
• fruit pectin

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sugar, apricots, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat; add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in pectin; return to a full boil until pectin is dissolved, 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
2. 2 Inspect jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pack apricot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, and let rest for at least 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure that the seal is tight (and the lid does not move up or down). It may take up to 2 weeks for jam to set. Store in a cool, dark area.

By DelightfulDines

Ingredients

• ✓ apricot
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• bread flour
• rosemary
• brown sugar
• yeast

Instructions

1. 1 Place water, olive oil, and salt into one side of a bread machine. Place 1/3 of the apricots on top of this fluid mixture with 2 cups of flour. Place more apricots in the middle of the flour, pour remaining flour on top, followed by remaining apricots. This will help weaker bread machines integrate the apricots.
2. 2 Run French loaf cycle for a 2-pound loaf. Remove from the machine after the cycle is done, about 3 1/2 hours.

By Jessica Lissner