What to do with fresh apricots

These apricot recipes are a nice change from the usual fruit fare. From scones to smoothies to dinner entrees, these dishes will give you a new appreciation for apricots.

This delicious Fresh Apricot Crisp recipe is a real treat. It's sweet and juicy, and the buttery crisp topping is simply irresistible!

Delicious apricot crumb bars with fresh apricot filling sandwiched between buttery and crumbly dough sprinkled with sliced almonds–part pie and part cobbler. These little beauties are simple to make and a great way to use

Made with just 6 ingredients, these Apricot Oatmeal Bars are easy to make for a simple dessert or maybe even a sweet breakfast treat!

Makes great use of an overabundance of apricots, or revitalizes the flavor of off-season apricots. If you don't have fresh apricots on hand, substitute apricot jam. If your apricots aren't very sweet, adjust sugar amount to taste.

Sue and I spent some time last month coming up with several different apricot inspired recipes for a locally run cooking contest. We posted about each recipe individually but we thought it would be a good idea to share some of our apricot recipes in one big roundup. The links to each recipe will be posted below each photo so you will be able to simply click to visit the original link. The first photo, above, is of our Spicy Apricot Vinaigrette (CLICK HERE) that accompanied our apricot…

Easy apricot curd is a quick and easy way to preserve fresh apricots and is great used to fill cakes, tarts, meringues and more

Bake a delightful homemade apricot cake with fresh apricots and a hint of cinnamon.

These Fresh Apricot Scones are bursting with fresh apricot flavour. Made with fresh apricots encased in a buttery scone, what could be better.

An easy but fancy looking Apricot Tart. Flakey, buttery, puff pastry, rich maple syrup combined with soft apricots.