In this article, we present a delightful culinary journey with our collection of baked apricot recipes. These recipes offer a tantalizing blend of flavors, textures, and aromas, making them perfect for any occasion. From the classic Baked Apricots with Almond Topping, which features tender apricots enveloped in a crispy almond crust, to the innovative Apricot and Goat Cheese Tart, which combines sweet and savory elements, there's something for every palate. We also have a delightful Apricot Upside-Down Cake, where caramelized apricots create a stunning visual and taste sensation. And for those who prefer a healthier option, our Baked Apricots with Honey and Pistachios offers a guilt-free treat that's both nutritious and delicious. With step-by-step instructions and beautiful images, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating these delectable dishes, ensuring a successful and enjoyable baking experience.
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BAKED APRICOTS (FRANCE)
This recipe comes from the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recipes in the World. "Roasting them (the apricots) in the oven...intensifies their sweetness and makes average apricots quite suculent."
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F & generously butter a large baking dish.
- Put apricot halves, cut side up & in one layer, in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with sugar, dot with butter & bake until tender, about 15 minutes, or until the apricots are caramelized with the sugar but still retain their shape.
- Serve hot with creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 16.8, Protein 1.7
GLUTEN-FREE APRICOT MUFFINS WITH ALMOND STREUSEL TOPPING
Tired of toast? Try these moist muffins for a delicious breakfast treat. Make it your way with the variation below.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 14 regular-size muffin cups; spray paper cups with cooking spray (without flour).
- In small bowl, mix all flours, the baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, granulated sugar, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Add flour mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in apricots. Divide evenly among muffin cups, filling each until batter is 1/2 inch from top of paper baking cup.
- In another small bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over batter in cups.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until tops of muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Carefully remove paper baking cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
APRICOT CRUMBLE WITH OATMEAL TOPPING
Because apricots bake so quickly (the crumble needs only 20 minutes in a 400-degree oven) it's important to bake the topping for this crisp ahead.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield Yield: 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- First make the topping. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment. Place the oats, rice flour, whole-wheat flour or ground flaxseeds, turbinado sugar, salt and nutmeg in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse several times to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the butter is evenly distributed throughout the grain mix. The mixture should have a crumbly consistency.
- Spread the topping over the parchment-covered baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes. Rotate the pan, stir the mixture, and bake another 10 minutes, until nicely browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. You can keep this in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for several weeks.
- Raise the oven heat to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together the apricots, honey or agave nectar, cinnamon, cornstarch, slivered almonds, vanilla and almond extract. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Scrape the fruit and all of the juice in the bowl into the baking dish. Spread the crumble topping over the apricots in an even layer. Bake 20 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is nicely browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 39 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams
APRICOT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Apricot halves, baked in a faux caramel of melted butter, brown sugar and spices, burst with punchy flavor in every bite of this cake. The sticky topping complements the almost-tart, fleshy stone fruit, and offers a textural contrast to the buttery cake. A hint of almond further accentuates the apricot flavor. This rustic beauty is perfect by itself, but you can serve it with whipped cream or ice cream, if you want to be fancy.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the topping: Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan or an 8-inch square baking pan. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread the brown sugary mix in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
- Cut the apricots in half and remove the pits. Arrange the apricots, flesh-side down, evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: Add the flour to a medium bowl. Sift in the almond flour, then use your fingertips to break up any clumps that don't fit through the sieve. Add the baking powder and salt to the bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attached, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium until combined and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, then the eggs, one at a time, mixing until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
- Add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then 1/2 of the milk, mixing to combine. Continue alternating the additions of flour and milk and mixing, scraping down the sides of the bowl, just until all is combined. (Make sure not to overmix during this step.)
- Spread the batter in an even layer over the apricot halves. Bake until the cake is set and doesn't jiggle when shaken, is golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven, and place on a cooling rack for 5 minutes. With the cake still in the pan, turn the pan over onto a serving platter. Wait 1 minute, then remove the pan. This cake is excellent warm, but it's also delicious at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, unblemished apricots. You'll need about 2 pounds of apricots for this recipe.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the apricots. This will help to prevent them from tearing.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish. The apricots should be in a single layer.
- Bake the apricots until they are tender and slightly caramelized. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Make the almond topping while the apricots are baking. This topping is a simple mixture of almonds, sugar, butter, and flour.
- Sprinkle the almond topping over the apricots and bake for an additional 5 minutes. This will help to brown the topping and give the apricots a crunchy crust.
- Serve the apricots warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of yogurt or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Baked apricots with almond topping is a delicious and easy dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. The apricots are tender and juicy, while the almond topping is crunchy and sweet. This dessert is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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