Sweet And Savory Apricot Recipes (Slideshow)

Leipziger Lerche

These hand-held tarts use fresh apricot but will also work with apricot jam. They're "divine — a caramely almond marzipan with a hint of apricot, then layered with a fluffier almond sponge cake filling, and all contained within a sweet pastry crust."

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Lamb Chops & Orzo with Apricot Chutney

This is one of those wonderful recipes that delivers sophisticated flavors without a lot of fuss. The lamb is topped with chunky homemade apricot chutney and served with a creamy herbed yogurt — add orzo and you've got a meal.

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Roasted Salmon with Spicy Apricot Glaze

A sweet and spicy salmon dish that comes together in 20 minutes with just five ingredients — what could be better than that? As an added bonus, this quick and easy glaze can be used on everything from burgers to grilled chicken.

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Apricot-Almond Jam

This recipe takes the guesswork out of making jam. It uses just four ingredients and has easy-to follow instructions. It's a great recipe for the novice jam-maker.

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Veal Stew with Figs, Dates, and Apricots

You can enjoy apricots all year round with this delicious stew. It features three kinds of dried fruit — apricots, figs, and dates. Figs contain an enzyme that helps break down meat proteins so the veal in this stew is extra tender.

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