Looking to savor the delightful flavors of apricots in your culinary endeavors? Look no further! Here are a variety of mouthwatering recipes that incorporate apricots, ranging from savory tagines to sweet pastries.
Tagine of Lamb and Apricots:
- 3 pounds boned lamb chunks
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- 2 pounds pitted fresh apricots
- Brown the lamb in oil, then add the onion and spices. Cover with water and simmer until tender.
- Add fresh apricots and cook uncovered until softened and liquid is reduced.
Rolled Pastry with Apricot Walnut Filling:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 large egg, separated
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup finely ground walnuts
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- Mix egg white (except for 1 tsp) with the remaining filling ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out puff pastry and spread filling on it, leaving borders.
- Roll up like a jelly roll and bake for 25 minutes.
Roast Duck with Apricots:
- Duck chunks
- Salt, pepper, ginger
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1¼ pounds fresh apricots
- Lemon juice, honey
- Season duck and roast for an hour at 400°F, then turn over and roast for another hour.
- Brown onions in oil, add ginger, cinnamon, butter, and fresh apricots. Cook until softened.
- Add lemon juice and honey, cook until jammy. Serve on sliced duck meat.
Rice Pudding with Apricot Compote:
- Apricots
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Simmer sugar and lemon juice with apricots until jammy.
- Serve over rice pudding.
Apricot-Raisin Relish:
- 1 cup tart dried apricots
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Soak fruits, drain. Melt butter, cook fruits with sugar, salt, and lemon juice for 20 minutes.
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Rice:
- Small pumpkins
- 1½ cups short-grain rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chopped dried apricots
- ¼ cup chopped dried sour plums or cranberries
- Fry walnuts and fruits in butter, mix with rice. Stuff pumpkins and bake for 2 hours at 400°F.
Kurdish Stew with Apricots:
- ¼ cup oil
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp nigella
- 1 pound minced or ground meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
- 2 cups cooked split peas
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (or 1 tsp balsamic vinegar)
- ¾ cup dried apricots
- 3 medium potatoes (or parsnips), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups water or stock
- 2 tsp salt
- Heat oil, add spices and then meat, peas, paste, and apricots. Fry briefly.
- Add potatoes, salt, and water or stock. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
These apricot-infused recipes offer a range of flavors, from rich and savory to sweet and comforting. Explore the diverse culinary possibilities that apricots bring to your table!
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