**Apricot Pineapple Dream: A Tropical Delight for All Occasions**
Escape to a world of tropical flavors with the Apricot Pineapple Dream, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant tang of apricots and the juicy sweetness of pineapples. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a creamy filling nestled between layers of golden brown crust. As you savor each bite, the burst of apricot and pineapple flavors dances on your palate, leaving you craving more. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a delightful treat, the Apricot Pineapple Dream promises to transport you to a tropical paradise with every spoonful. Explore the diverse recipes within this article, ranging from classic variations to unique twists on this beloved dessert. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Apricot Pineapple Dream recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings.
PINEAPPLE DREAM DESSERT
Pineapple dream is one of those perfect potluck desserts. Cream cheese, pineapple, whipped cream and graham crackers, yum!
Provided by Amanda Formaro
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 F.
- Melt butter in the microwave and allow to cool. Combine the crumbs and butter and toss together until incorporated. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into an 9×9 square pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Place on wire rack to cool.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Turn the mixer down to low and add the powdered sugar one cup at a time until incorporated. Turn up and beat well for a minute or so. Add a heaping tablespoon of the drained pineapple and stir in with a rubber spatula. Spread the cream cheese and pineapple mixture over the crust.
- Fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker crumb mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 33 g
APRICOT, ALMOND & PINEAPPLE SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE
I created this pineapple sour cream coffee cake recipe for a contest at the Los Angeles County Fair in the 1980s. My kids were very proud of me when my name was called for first place. The cake would be the perfect partner for morning coffee or it'd be a delightful dessert with a scoop of ice cream. -Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer half the batter to a greased 10-in. springform pan. Mix pineapple and apricot preserves; drop by tablespoonfuls over batter. Carefully top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool completely. Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
APRICOT AND PINEAPPLE CRISPS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 4 (10-ounce) ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
- For the filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, apricots, cinnamon, arrowroot, and reserved pineapple juice. Divide the mixture equally between the ramekins.
- For the topping: In a food processor, combine the flour, oats, butter, sugar, pecans, and salt. Pulse together until the butter is the size of peas.
- Spoon the topping over the filling mixture. Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake until golden and the filling is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and serve.
APRICOT GELATIN MOLD
My mother always made this apricot Jell-O salad for celebrations. When my husband and I were dating, he fell in love with this dish and, as soon as we were married, asked me to get the recipe. You can substitute peach or orange gelatin for a fresh summer treat. -Suzanne Holcomb, St. Johnsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. Set pineapple aside. Pour juice mixture into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Dissolve gelatin in juice mixture. Cool for 10 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating until smooth. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, 30-40 minutes., Fold in pineapple and carrots, then whipped topping. Transfer to an 8-cup ring mold coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate until set. Unmold onto a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SURE.JELL FRESH APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
When the stars align to provide you with beautifully ripe apricots and pineapples-seize the moment! And make this SURE.JELL Fresh Apricot-Pineapple Jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 2h
Yield Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
- Pit apricots; do not peel. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 3-1/2 cups prepared apricots into 6- or 8-quart saucepot. Peel and core pineapples; finely chop or grind fruit. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups prepared pineapple into saucepot. Add fruit protector and pectin; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar; stir. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
~ APRICOT DREAM ~
A delightful sweet & tart treat.This can be served as a dessert or salad. My mom always served with turkey or pork, but I think it works well with anything. Enjoy
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Desserts
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, add pineapple, apricots and juices, jello. Mix well, bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2. Stir in pieces of cream cheese, not all will dissolve, some small pieces will remain, this is normal.
- 3. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until almost set, stir in cool whip and spread into an 11 x 7 dish. Refrigerate until ccompletely set. Serve with more whipped cream if desired.
- 4. This can be served as a salad or dessert. My mom always served with turkey or pork.
APRICOT PINEAPPLE JAM
Dried apricots, crushed pineapple and grapefruit juice create a memorable jam. The juice is what makes the jam taste so good. -Carol Radil, New Britain, Connecticut.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until apricots are very tender. Mash. Add pineapple, grapefruit juice and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thick and translucent, stirring frequently., Rinse five 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Pour into jam into containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but no longer than 24 hours. , Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MCP® APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM
Fresh apricots, canned pineapple, lemon juice, sugar and fruit pectin are cooked briefly then processed in a canner for scrumptious homemade jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield About 9 (1-cup) jars or 144 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Chop finely or grind unpeeled and pitted apricots. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add crushed pineapple and lemon juice.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 4 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 12 g, Protein 0 g
APRICOT DELIGHT ~ (OR PEACH)
I love this salad, and I've made it with both peach and apricot jello, and love them both. Quite refreshing! It's a great salad for a pot luck. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a medium sauce pan, bring the pineapple and juice to a boil - stir in jello until dissolved and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2. In large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until well blended. Add the pineapple mixture and baby food, then mix until well blended.
- 3. Fold in cool whip & nuts.
- 4. Spread into a 9 x 13 baking dish and refrigerate until set.
- 5. Serve salad as is or with whipped cream. I sometimes sprinkle nuts on top, before refrigerating. Enjoy! I find this salad refreshing.
Tips:
- Utilize Fresh Fruits: Prioritize using fresh apricots and pineapple for optimal flavors. If fresh fruits are unavailable, frozen or canned fruits can be substituted, but the taste might differ.
- Control Sugar Levels: Depending on your preference for sweetness, adjust the amount of sugar used. If the fruits are naturally sweet, you might need less sugar.
- Don't Overcook: Keep an eye on the apricots and pineapple to prevent overcooking. Overcooked fruits can lose their vibrant color and texture.
- Chill Before Serving: Allow the dessert to chill for a few hours or overnight before serving. This chilling time enhances the flavors and makes the dessert more refreshing.
- Garnish Elegantly: For aesthetic appeal, top the dessert with fresh mint leaves, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Apricot Pineapple Dream is a delectable dessert that combines the sweet flavors of apricots and pineapple, creating a refreshing and vibrant dish. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a delightful treat, Apricot Pineapple Dream is sure to impress your guests. For a healthier version, consider using low-sugar yogurt or a sugar substitute. Experiment with different fruit combinations to create your unique and flavorful dessert variations. Enjoy the delightful harmony of apricots and pineapple in this refreshing and satisfying dessert!
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