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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    Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars

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


    Cranberry Biscotti

    This cranberry biscotti is the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. Pack it into a festive Christmas tin and top...


    Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

    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

    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

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


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    Apple Slaw

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


    Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing

    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

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

    Apricot Dessert Bruschetta

    Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the...


    Fennel-Jicama Salad

    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

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


    Cranberry Turkey Sloppy Joes

    Want a seasonal spin on classic sloppy joes? This combination of turkey and cranberries is a hit with everyone! The...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Ramen Noodle Cranberry Coleslaw

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


    Dried Cranberry Scones

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


    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...


    Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich

    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

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


    Banana Split Cake Bars

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


    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...


    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...


    Cherry Chicken Croissants

    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

    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

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


    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Upside-Down Fruitcake

    I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Marbella

    It's sweet, briny, savory and herbal, and it packs a big punch of garlic. The Mediterranean flavors make me think...