Dried apricot recipes

If your kids prefer other dried fruit to apricots and pears then it’s fine to substitute – try raisins, cranberries, blueberries or papaya.

Niomi Smart's beautifully vibrant vegan recipe is a good source of iron and gives you all 5 of your 5-a-day! Make good use of seasonal vegetables and spices

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

This hearty and healthy stew is perfect to share with your friends and family

Bake a flaky pastry pie with tender meat, spices and fruit for a deliciously sweet and savoury taste sensation. It makes a great centrepiece for lunch or dinner

Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch – so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey

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

Packed with filling oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, this delicious cereal is ready in just 15 minutes. Make this gluten-free by using gluten-free oats or serve with non-dairy milk for a vegan breakfast

This sophisticated recipe is full of bold and interesting flavours, perfect for a romantic evening in

These tasty treats will keep you in the kitchen for just five minutes

Perfect pancakes for a leisurely brunch and healthier than most bought versions

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

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

Adding dried fruit, fresh mint and warm spices to savoury dishes is typical of North African cooking. Vegetarian mince replaces meat in this recipe