Dried Fruit Recipes

Versatile dried fruits keep indefinitely in the pantry, and can stand in for fresh fruit all year. Our favorite recipes with dried fruits include cozy baking recipes as well as healthy recipes with dried fruit.

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    Chocolate Cherry Muffins

    1 review

    After returning from a trip to Door County, Wisconsin loaded with dried cherries, I began looking for ways to use...


    Pressure-Cooker French Toast

    A delicious morning treat, this French toast is made quickly in the Instant Pot pressure cooker, and it's definitely worth...


    Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta

    4 reviews

    Mix up your weeknight menu with a flavorful braised chicken dish with Middle Eastern flair. I love to serve it...


    Turnip Greens Salad

    1 review

    My Turnip Greens Salad was created using items from my garden. Because most people cook turnip greens, I wanted to...


    Bourbon Brioche Bread Pudding

    My husband wasn't a fan of bread pudding until I had him try a bite of mine from a local...


    Welsh Cakes

    My grandfather was Welsh and liked to make Welsh cakes on the griddle. Our whole family loves them. Sometimes he...


    Chocolate Date Energy Balls

    2 reviews

    Eating just one of these healthy treats satisfies my sweet tooth without added refined sugar. My recipe is a spinoff...


    Gorgonzola Shrimp Pasta

    5 reviews

    This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy to make. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for...

    Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars

    4 reviews

    You can make Starbucks cranberry bliss bars any time you please with this copycat recipe. It makes an entire pan...


    Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

    3 reviews

    I used to buy brand-name breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe, I've enjoyed making my...


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    Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

    6 reviews

    This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy...


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    Cast-Iron Banana Bread

    20 reviews

    Kick raw or overbaked banana breads to the curb. Our cast-iron banana bread recipe promises an evenly baked loaf in...


    10 Health Benefits of Dates

    The health benefits of dates couldn't be sweeter!


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    Apple Slaw

    20 reviews

    Creamy, crunchy, crispy and refreshing—this apple slaw may just be the perfect coleslaw!


    Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing

    1 review

    Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a...


    Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    5 reviews

    After learning of gluten and dairy sensitivities in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread....


    Fennel-Jicama Salad

    3 reviews

    This crunchy jicama salad contains no mayonnaise, making it a great dish to pass. Mint adds a refreshing flavor, but...

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    10-Cup Cookies

    41 reviews

    My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of...


    Date-Nut Honey Bars

    The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...


    Dried Cranberry Scones

    1 review

    I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too—but only...


    Ramen Noodle Cranberry Coleslaw

    The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and...


    Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich

    1 review

    Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


    Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...

    Banana Split Cake Bars

    3 reviews

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...


    Pressure Cooker Chicken with Raisins and Capers

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's even better than that? The...


    Pressure-Cooker Pork with Apples and Dried Plums

    The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy cooked pork taste like a hearty...


    Cherry Chicken Croissants

    5 reviews

    I had a similar chicken salad at a restaurant and created my own version. It may seem like an odd...


    Bacon and Date Goat Cheese Burgers

    4 reviews

    Every bite of this burger is a rich and decadent combination of sweet and savory. If you can't find maple...


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    Almond-Pecan Date Truffles

    2 reviews

    My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...