apricots substitutes

7 substitutes · avg score 8.9 · Apricots are small, fragrant stone fruits with velvety orange skin and sweet-tart flesh. Enjoyed fresh, dried, stewed, grilled, or baked into cobblers, tarts, jams, and chutneys.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Peaches

10.0
1 piece : 1 piece

Closest stone fruit swap

02

Nectarines

10.0
1 piece : 1 piece

Slightly firmer but same family

03

Plums

10.0
1 piece : 1 piece

Juicier and more tart; works in jams, compotes, and baked tarts, adds deeper purple-red color

04

Persimmons

10.0
1 piece : 2 piece

Deep orange when ripe; sweeter and softer, works in baking and compotes with extra lemon juice

05

Papaya

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Fresh apricots sliced; slightly more tart

06

Apples

8.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Firmer flesh with more tart bite; dice small for compotes and tarts, may need extra sugar

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