Apricot recipes

A stunning centrepiece for any celebration or the perfect end to a Sunday lunch

Using olive oil keeps this cake really moist, while spelt flour makes the crumb soft and tender. Add the cream cheese frosting at the last minute

Impress guests with our easy apricot and marzipan tart for dessert. Make the marzipan, but you can use ready-rolled puff pasty and canned apricots for ease

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Come rain or shine, serve up this sumac-marinated spatchcocked bird, that can be barbecued or oven cooked, with a sweet, fruity accompaniment

If you're a crackling fan you'll love this idea for roast dinner - drying out the skin gives great results

This game bird is a lot like chicken, so can be cooked in the same way - give it a whirl in this fragrant Moroccan-spiced casserole

Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices

Glaze your gammon joint with fruit, bay leaves, allspice and cloves then slow-roast and serve in thick slices

Baked camembert just got a whole lot better – try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue

Make your weekend roast really special with creamy leek and apricot stuffing, extra crispy crackling and tender meat

A Moroccan mainstay, this slow-cooked casserole is flavoured with coriander and ras-el-hanout spices

This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup

A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift

Make your own layered pork pie using sausages, fruit, chicken fillets and ham with hot water crust pastry - perfect for parties and picnics

Snack on this oaty bar to stave off hunger pangs. It contains dried fruit, chia, sunflower and sesame seeds, coconut and hemp powder

Use up that extra fruit and make a delicious pear & dried apricot chutney

A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits - perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard

A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs - a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

This bake is lighter than the traditional rich fruitcake and is a blank canvas to ice and decorate as you wish

Paul Hollywood's almond and apricot 'couronne' is crammed with fruit and nuts and is a great alternative to stollen

Preserve the sweet flavour of summer apricots in a homemade jam flavoured with lemon and flower water

This Moroccan-style pie is a great source of iron and combines tender confit meat with crisp pastry. Make ahead and freeze for ultimate convenience