Spiced Apricots
Transform your desserts, breakfasts, or cheese platters with these luscious Spiced Apricots—a simple yet elegant recipe that brings together the natural sweetness of dried apricots with the warm, aromatic embrace of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods. Simmered in a fragrant honey and brown sugar syrup infused with orange zest and vanilla, these tender apricots are bursting with flavor and perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm over yogurt, chilled with ice cream, or as a stunning accompaniment to roasted meats or creamy cheeses. Whether you're entertaining or indulging, Spiced Apricots are a must-try way to elevate your culinary creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams dried apricots
- 500 ml water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, honey, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and orange zest to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, add the dried apricots to the saucepan and stir to coat them in the spiced liquid.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the apricots simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the liquid to reduce slightly until it becomes a light syrup consistency, about 5 more minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.
Let the spiced apricots cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.5 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3391 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
