What can you do with dried apricot paste?

Here are some ideas for using dried apricot paste:

  1. Spread it on toast or crackers for a quick and easy snack.
  2. Add it to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies for a boost of flavor and nutrients.
  3. Use it as a filling for pastries, such as tarts, cookies, and muffins.
  4. Drizzle it over ice cream or other desserts for a sweet and tangy topping.
  5. Make apricot leather by spreading the paste thinly on a baking sheet and drying it in the oven at a low temperature until it becomes leathery.
  6. Chop it up and add it to trail mix or granola for a portable snack.
  7. Use it as a glaze for roasted meats or vegetables for a sweet and savory flavor.
  8. Add it to homemade sauces, such as barbecue sauce or teriyaki sauce, for a unique twist.

  9. Make apricot jam or preserves by cooking the paste with sugar and lemon juice.
  10. Use it as a natural sweetener in baking or cooking instead of refined sugar.