AMARETTO CHEESE-FILLED APRICOTS

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"I had these at a holiday party and thought they were excellent," says Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee. You get lots of sweet flavor in one little bite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract plus 5 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Gently loosen a long side of each apricot, splitting apricots to resemble clamshells. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup almonds, cherries and amaretto until blended. Spoon 1-1/4 teaspoons filling into each apricot. , Place remaining almonds in a small shallow dish; roll exposed cheese portions of apricots in nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Lorraine Porter
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. I would definitely make it again, but I might make a few changes.


John Swaim
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I had some trouble finding amaretto liqueur, but I was able to substitute it with almond extract.


Gael Javier Alfaro
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I found the recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Cabdilaahi Tiger
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my apricots didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Naeem Naeem Ahmed
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These apricots are the perfect appetizer or dessert. They're sweet, savory, and absolutely delicious.


Amer Roshdy
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I used dried apricots instead of fresh apricots and they worked just as well.


Jennifer Schwebach
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the cheese filling and it gave them a really nice flavor.


Debra Estes
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These apricots were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Alex sandford
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved these! The cheese filling really made them.


Artsy Ryder
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Luigi Time
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I followed the recipe exactly and the apricots turned out perfectly. They were soft and juicy, with a delicious filling.


Amaan Bagi
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These amaretto-cheese filled apricots were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet apricots, creamy cheese, and nutty amaretto was simply divine.