What To Make With What’s On Sale: Dried Apricots

It’s Friday — time for What To Make With What’s On Sale!  Dried turkish apricots (bulk foods, 14 oz) are $2.99 this week at Sprouts.

Dried apricots are a good snack by themselves or combined with other fruits and nuts in a homemade trail mix.  They’re also a tasty addition to oatmeal or granola.  Here are five more recipe ideas for dried apricots!

These 5-star Energy Bars look like a great way to use dried apricots.  Many of the reviewers agree that this recipe is versatile and easily adapted for personal preferences.

This hearty Dried Apricot and Cranberry Coffee Cake makes a good snack or dessert.  And I’ve made this with half of the sugar and it was perfect for breakfast!

Here’s a simple recipe that would go well with pork, chicken, or turkey: Apricot and Cranberry Jelly.  I think it would be good served warm as a topping for French toast, too.

If you need an Easter dinner idea (it’s only a month away!) take a look at this Rosemary-Scented Pork Loin Stuffed with Roasted Garlic, Dried Apricots, and Cranberries.

Here’s a fun way to use dried apricots — Old Timey Apricot Fried Pie!  Fried pies aren’t the quickest to make, but they’re so tasty, it’s worth it if you have the time.

Do you use dried apricots for anything other than snacking?

Be sure to check out the What To Make With What’s On Sale archives for more meal-planning ideas!