Andrew@33
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I tried a homemade Apricot Delight recently and it turned out surprisingly perfect even though it uses very few ingredients. I had always thought apricots were difficult to use in desserts, but drying, soaking, blending, and cooking them slowly gives such a chewy, candy-like texture.
What Makes Apricot Delight Special?
It uses dried apricots, which have a rich sweet and tangy flavor. Once soaked and blended into a paste, they create a soft fruit base. When cooked with sugar and lemon, the mixture becomes a chewy, fruity layer that tastes like a homemade candy bar!
Coconut Coating Tip:
Coating the squares with dry coconut gives a fragrant, candy-like coating that prevents sticking and adds a nutty, clean contrast to the orange apricot flavor.
Step Breakdown I Used:
1. Soak dried apricots to soften them
2. Blend into a smooth paste
3. Cook with sugar, water & lemon juice
4. Spread in a buttered tray
5. Cover with desiccated coconut
6. Let it cool completely before cutting
You can even shape them into mini balls or use silicone molds for creative shapes like stars or hearts — kids love these versions!
Full step-by-step recipe here (with ingredients & tips):
recipeasyrecipes.com
Has anyone here tried making desserts using dried fruits? I would love suggestions for other fruit-based candies!
What Makes Apricot Delight Special?It uses dried apricots, which have a rich sweet and tangy flavor. Once soaked and blended into a paste, they create a soft fruit base. When cooked with sugar and lemon, the mixture becomes a chewy, fruity layer that tastes like a homemade candy bar!
Coconut Coating Tip:Coating the squares with dry coconut gives a fragrant, candy-like coating that prevents sticking and adds a nutty, clean contrast to the orange apricot flavor.
Step Breakdown I Used:1. Soak dried apricots to soften them
2. Blend into a smooth paste
3. Cook with sugar, water & lemon juice
4. Spread in a buttered tray
5. Cover with desiccated coconut
6. Let it cool completely before cutting
You can even shape them into mini balls or use silicone molds for creative shapes like stars or hearts — kids love these versions! Full step-by-step recipe here (with ingredients & tips):
Apricot Delight Recipe – Easy Chewy Coconut Apricot Squares
Apricot Delight Recipe made with dried apricots, sugar, lemon & coconut – a chewy fruity dessert anyone can make at home.
recipeasyrecipes.com
Has anyone here tried making desserts using dried fruits? I would love suggestions for other fruit-based candies!