Recipes for Frozen Apricots

Safe ways to use frozen apricots past its expiration date

Apricot Smoothie

Apricot Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie recipe using expired frozen apricots, ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired frozen apricots
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Add the expired frozen apricots, ripe banana, almond milk, honey (if using), and ice cubes to a blender.
  2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey.
  4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
  5. Enjoy this refreshing apricot smoothie!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Apricot Sorbet

Apricot Sorbet

A refreshing sorbet recipe using slightly expired frozen apricots.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups slightly expired frozen apricots
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the frozen apricots to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes, or until they become soft.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a blender and add lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Transfer the sorbet to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Apricot Crumble

Apricot Crumble

A delicious crumble recipe using expired frozen apricots, ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups expired frozen apricots
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine the expired frozen apricots, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  3. Transfer the apricot mixture into a greased baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use your fingers to rub it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apricot mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the apricots are bubbling.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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