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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    Cranberry-White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

    A basket of warm cinnamon rolls is a sure way to impress family and friends. Add cranberries and chocolate to...


    Cranberry Spinach Salad

    This recipe started out as a summer salad with raspberries. I came up with this holiday version when I was...


    Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

    During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


    Candy Cane Coffee Cake

    Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to...


    Date-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    Of all the cookies I've baked over the years, these have remained one of my all-time favorite. The dough is...


    Candy Orange Slice Fruitcake

    My version of yule fruitcake has a citrusy twist. When you share it, be prepared to pass around the recipe.


    Cranberry Raisin Pie

    Even though it was difficult, we saved room for dessert when my mom made this festive holiday pie. It pairs...


    Golden Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

    Here's a slightly different twist on a traditional favorite. These crisp, chewy oatmeal cookies feature golden raisins and have a...


    Toffee Cranberry Crisps

    I've had more friends request this recipe than any other cookie recipe I have. The combination of cranberries, chocolate chips...


    Apricot Almond Blondies

    My mom shared this recipe with me after sampling these cookies at a bed-and-breakfast. For a little variation, I sometimes...


    Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

    The tempting aroma of these freshly baked cinnamon rolls always sells them! I bake hundreds for two annual fund-raising events...


    Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

    These are one of my favorite cookies to make for the holidays. I prepare a batch early in the holiday...


    Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing

    This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of...


    Morning Muffins

    I like to grab one of these muffins with coffee on days when I get a late start to work....


    Cran-Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    The original recipe for these delightful cookies called for raisins. Since we aren’t raisin fans, I added dried cranberries instead....


    Eggnog Sweet Potato Bake

    I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed...

    Rum Raisin Creme Brulee

    Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....


    Spiced Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    This is the best applesauce cranberry cookie recipe. These delicious cookies are full of pecans, dried cranberries and chocolate chips...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


    Cranberry Broccoli Slaw

    Perk up any cookout with this fun broccoli slaw. This super easy salad is ready in minutes. —Allison Strain, Lancaster,...


    Double Cherry Pie

    The combination of tart canned cherries and dried cherries make this so yummy. This is the best cherry pie I...

    Cran-Orange Oatmeal Cookies

    Dried cranberries, coconut and orange makes this crisp, chewy oatmeal cookie a real standout.—Ellen Woodham-Johnson, Matteson, Illinois



    Brandied Cherry Balls

    These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...


    Quick Cranberry Chip Cookies

    I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay...


    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

    Marie Siciliano of Westerly, Rhode Island needs just four items to toss together this crunchy coleslaw that gets a sweet...