Turkish Apricots, also known as Sweet Malatyas, are sweet and usually soft fruits. We stock a variety of grades, and depending on the season you may receive a premium (light, soft and sweet) apricot, other times they may be a little darker, tougher or drier. If you are particularly specific, please request an image of the current batch before ordering.

Dried apricots are higher in most nutrients than fresh apricots. A serving of 5-6 dried apricots has more than four times the fiber than a whole fresh apricot. Fiber helps lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Dried apricots also have more potassium, iron, and calcium. But they’re also much higher in calories and sugar. And they lose most of their vitamin A and C during the drying process.

Serving Information

A serving of dried apricots is about 1/4 cup. This is about 28 g, or eight halves of the dried fruit. The dried fruit can be stewed if preferred, with or without added sugar. Nutrient information is provided for the plain, dried fruit.

Calories

A serving of this fruit supplies about 67 calories, but keep in mind that this is for 1/4 cup. Be sure to portion the fruit instead of eating straight from the bag or carton to prevent overeating.

Carbohydrates

The bulk of the calories in dried apricots is from sugar. Of the 17.5 g of total carbohydrates, 15 g are from the natural fruit sugar, providing 90 percent of the calories. A serving of dried apricots provides about 2 g of fiber, or about 8 percent of the daily value.

Protein and Fat

A serving of fruit provides about 1 g of protein and trace fat. It can be tempting to eat more than one serving at a time because of the low fat content, but remember to keep an eye on total calories.

Vitamins and Minerals

Dried apricots provide small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. They provide about 1,171 IU of vitamin A and 1.4 mg of vitamin E. There are only 3 mg of sodium per serving, making dried apricots a low-sodium food and a good choice for those with high blood pressure.

Storage

To maximize the shelf life of dried apricots after opening, place in tightly sealed airtight container or heavy-duty plastic bag. Properly stored, dried apricots will last for about 6 to 12 months at normal room temperature.

Ways To Enjoy Dried Apricots

• Fruited Rice Pilaf. Brown rice tossed with sautéed garlic, dried apricots and cranberries, raisins, slivered almonds and more
• Substitute for Chocolate. Hold the sprinkles and add some sweet dried apricots! Scoop your favorite low-fat ice cream over a peeled banana and sprinkle with dried apricots.
• Apricots on a Log? A little twist on the old-time favorite—spread peanut butter in the celery groove and line chopped dried apricots on top. For a crunchier version, use a pretzel rod or apple slices instead of celery.
• Salad Topper. To add more potassium and vitamin A to your day, toss dried apricots on your favorite low-fat chicken, seafood, or pasta salad.
• Top Your Bagel. Tired of boring bagels? Mash ripe bananas, spread over a bagel, and top with chopped dried apricots.
• Pop a Few. Dried apricots are delicious as is! Pack a few for an energizing mid-morning or pre-workout snack!
• A Tantalizing Trail Mix. Make your own trail mix by combining dried apricots and other dried fruits with your favorite nuts such as almonds, peanuts, pecans and walnuts.
• Fruit Salad. Rinse and slice fresh grapes and all of your favorite fruits together for a simple treat any time of the day.
• Dip! Purée crumbled blue cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, dates, dried apricots, and pecans to make a creamy dip that goes great with celery, crackers, on a sandwich, on top of bagels - there are so many possibilities.
• Apricots & Cheese. Cubed cheese, whole wheat crackers, and dried apricot is a snack that appeals to both sweet tooth and salty cravings!

Disclaimer: Even though every effort is made to ensure the image depicts the product accurately in color, size, and appearance, lighting and photography performance among other factors cannot guarantee you will receive the product as pictured.

Due to the sensitive nature of our product lines, it is possible that some content may be damaged or broken during transportation. In addition, we cannot guarantee that each pack contains 100% whole/unbroken products, but we make every effort to ensure our packaging is as secure and strong as possible. The nuts or other products may also be damaged or broken during transit from our manufacturers, so it is sometimes impossible to guarantee 100% whole contents without some broken pieces.