Apricot

Even though this stone fruit is small, it packs in a lot of tangy-sweet flavor. Once of our favorite things is to throw fresh apricot halves on the grill to make a juicy, charred salad or dessert. Or we mix chopped dried apricots with nuts and oats to create energy-densepower barsthat keep us going all day long. There are so many ways to use this fruit and Food & Wine has most of them covered. Try these fun recipes for snacks, breakfast, dinner and more.

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Apricot Kolache Filling
Dried apricots plumped in sweetened orange juice make are delicious when stuffed into kolache, a type of sweet bun.Slideshow: More Apricot Recipes
Apricot-and-Ricotta Tartines
Super-ripe tomatoes and grilled apricots get spooned over creamy ricotta in these open-face sandwiches from F&W’s Justin Chapple.Slideshow: More Apricot Recipes
Lemony Apricot Clafoutis
This custardy apricot clafoutis from F&W’s Justin Chapple is equally perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.Slideshow: More Apricot Recipes
22 Apricot Recipes We Love
Whether they're fresh, dried, stewed, baked, or fried, we love apricots—even though they're small, they pack a punch with their tangy-sweet flavor. We've rounded up our favorite apricot recipes here, ranging from a sweetPeach - Apricot Cobbler with Almond Ice Milkto savoryHoney - Thyme Chicken - and - Apricot Kebabs. Enjoy dried apricots year-round in recipes likeGrandma Zerr ' s Apricot KuchenandBraised Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Green Olives. To cap off a flavorful meal, whip up an extraordinary dessert to let fresh apricots shine in thisApricot - and Basil Shortbread Tart. Sound good? Read on for all of these recipes and more ways to cook with apricots.
Apricot Pâte de Fruit
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According to Jacques Pépin, "Pâtes de fruits, or fruit jellies, are very popular around the holidays—and usually expensive." In France,pâtes de fruitsare sold in high-endpâtisseriesor pastry shops. The French roll them in sanding sugar, which has large crystals that cling to the candy without melting. Table sugar also works, as long as the jellies are rolled in it just before serving.More Desserts by Jacques Pépin
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