choose organic apricots and make sure they do not contain sulfites if consuming dried apricots. There are so many ways to bake and prepare meals with this sweet and tangy fruit, the possibilities are endless. Apricots pleasing flavor enhances the taste of sweet and savory dishes. Give the ones you love and for yourself a gift of health this season, enjoy the golden eggs of the sun, bask in the glow of the amazing apricot!
Apricot Breakfast Muffin INGREDIENTS:
BBrie aked Apricot Cheese INGREDIENTS: • 1 round Brie cheese (any size) • 1/3 cup of organic apricot jam • 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional) • ¼ teaspoon of organic pumpkin pie spice • a drizzle of pure honey DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350˚F 2. Place brie round on pan or oven proof dish with sides 3. Spread apricot jam to cover top of brie round 4. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice over the jam
• 1 Cup boiling water
5. Add pecans or choice of chopped nuts on top (optional)
• 1 Cup of organic sugar
6. Drizzle pure organic honey lightly over the top
• 1 Cup chopped dried organic apricots
• ½ Cup organic butter • 1 Cup of organic sour cream • 2 Cups organic all purpose flour • 1 teas. Baking soda • ½ teas. Salt DIRECTIONS 1. Soak diced apricots in boiling water for 5 minutes. 2. In large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. 3. Add sour cream, mix well. 4. Combine dry ingredients; Stir into creamed mixture just until fully mixed. 5. Drain apricots, pat dry with paper towel and stir into batter. 6. Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups. 7. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until tests done.
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Note: ingredients can be adjusted accordingly to size of brie round Bake about 20 minutes or until cheese begins to melt all the way through, baking time depends on size of brie Serve with favorite crackers and/or choice of bread Makes an elegant appetizer and oh so delicious!
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