Dried Apricots

Dried apricots are simply fresh apricots that have been gently dehydrated, concentrating their natural sugars, flavour, and nutritional goodness. These golden-orange gems are a popular snack and a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes. 💛🍽️ Golden, chewy, and naturally sweet — a fruity favourite that’s both snackable and nourishing! 🌞🌿

🌟 Product Overview for🍑✨ Dried Apricots:

• 🎨 Appearance: Soft, plump, and golden to amber in colour (sometimes darker if unsulfured)

• 🍬 Flavour: Naturally sweet with a slight tang and honey-like richness

• 🍥 Texture: Chewy, tender, and satisfying

• 🌱 Nutrition: Rich in vitamin A, iron, fibre, and antioxidants

• 🗓️ Availability: Available all year, with a long shelf life when stored properly

✅ Why You’ll Love The Delicious🍑✨ Dried Apricots:

• ✅ A wholesome snack with no added sugar (if unsweetened) 🍭🚫

• ✅ Great source of natural energy and digestive fibre 💪

• ✅ Delicious in cereals, baking, salads, or savoury dishes 🥣🍞🥗

• ✅ Pairs beautifully with nuts, cheese, or chocolate 🧀🍫🌰

💡 Did You Know?

Dried apricots retain most of the nutrients of fresh ones — and just a handful provides over 25% of your daily vitamin A needs! 👀🍑

🍽️ Perfect Pairings & Uses:

• Mixed into trail mix, granola, or yogurt bowls 🥣

• Added to baked goods like muffins, scones, or cakes 🧁🍰

• Stewed or rehydrated for use in tagines, chutneys, or sauces 🍲

• Served alongside dried meats or cheeses on charcuterie boards 🧀🍇

🥗🍊 Moroccan-Style Couscous with Dried Apricots & Almonds

Fragrant, fluffy, and bursting with sweet, nutty, and spiced notes — this dish brings a warm North African vibe to your table! 🌍✨

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

• 1 cup couscous

• ¾ cup boiling water or vegetable broth 💧

• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped 🍑

• ¼ cup slivered almonds or chopped pistachios 🌰

• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

• 1 small shallot or ¼ onion, finely diced 🧅

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• Zest of ½ orange + a squeeze of juice 🍊

• Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

• Fresh parsley or mint for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, place couscous and chopped apricots.

2. Pour over boiling water or broth, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to steam.

3. Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat olive oil and sauté shallot until soft.

4. Stir in cinnamon and cumin until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

5. Fluff couscous with a fork, add sautéed aromatics, almonds, orange zest, juice, salt, and pepper.

6. Toss gently and garnish with herbs

🌟 Why It’s Great:

• ✅ Balanced sweet-savoury flavour

• ✅ Ready in under 15 minutes

• ✅ Fibre, protein, and vitamin-packed

• ✅ Great warm or cold — perfect for meal prep or lunchboxes 🥡