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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    Spicy Pecans N Cranberries

    Spice up a holiday party with these well-seasoned nuts or keep a batch in the freezer to give as last-minute...


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    Cranberry Orange Scones

    Cranberry orange scones are a decadent breakfast pastry. Add a bit of orange marmalade-infused butter on the side with a...


    Date Pecan Tea Bread

    Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky...


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    Hamantaschen

    Our guide walks you through making hamantaschen, traditional triangle-shaped cookies for Purim, and even customizing them with different fillings.


    Cranberry Lemon Sandwiches

    I bake cookies all year long, so my friends and family call me the "Cookie Lady"! Whenever I bake these...


    Cranberry Apple Salad

    This cranberry apple salad gets its signature tang from a homemade dressing made with fresh cranberries, apple juice concentrate and...


    Daisy’s Fruitcake

    I added pecans and candied fruits to an apple cake recipe for my Texan take on traditional English fruitcake. —Daisy...


    Danish Julekage

    Cardamom and lots of fruit enliven this unique holiday bread. The recipe was handed down from my grandmother, who came...

    Broccoli Raisin Salad

    Indulge in a scrumptious broccoli raisin salad with a creamy dressing and crispy bacon. This is a must-try recipe for...


    Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake

    This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...


    Cherry Chip Scones

    These buttery scones dotted with dried cherries and vanilla chips are so sweet and flaky that I sometimes serve them...


    Cherry Kisses

    Cookies that melt in your mouth and are practically fat-free—is it any wonder these crispy meringue morsels disappear as fast...


    White Chip Cranberry Granola Bars

    Tasty and nutritious, these chewy high-energy snack bars are great for road trips, lunch boxes, late-night snacks or to get...


    Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad

    If you want something new to try for your Thanksgiving menu, toss this salad together. Fresh spinach leaves are tossed...


    Granola Trail Mix

    My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack. When we go camping, each person includes one additional ingredient like...


    Sweet Surprise Chili

    I’ve won three chili cook-offs with this recipe. Everyone loves it, and they’re always amazed when I reveal the secret...


    Duck Breasts with Apricot Chutney

    When serving this entree as part of a buffet, try using chafing dish to keep it warm. —Taste of Home...

    Cranberry Pear Tart

    This homey tart looks and tastes like apple pie, except it uses pears! Each serving has half the calories of...


    Tenderloin Steaks with Cherry Sauce

    This recipe stars a delectable sauce made with wine, plump cherries, and steak portioned just right. —Jacob Kitzman, Seattle, Washington


    White Chocolate Bark

    White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...


    Eggnog Fruit Bread

    Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I...


    Cranberry-Apricot Pork Tenderloins

    A cranberry and apricot stuffing wonderfully complements pork tenderloin. This is an elegant entree that you can pull together in...


    Rack of Lamb with Figs

    I've been making rack of lamb for years. My grandma gave me this recipe because she knew how much I...

    Fruited Turkey Wraps

    This colorful wrap tastes great and is so good for you. It's packed with lean protein, fruit and veggies and...


    Pork with Sweet Potatoes

    With sweet potatoes, dried cranberries and apple slices, this colorful pork dish is especially popular during fall and winter. —Mary...


    Cranberry Fudge

    This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...


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    Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Bars

    Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon...


    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    We love how incredibly soft and chewy these white chocolate cranberry cookies are. Best of all? No dough chilling time...


    Apple Snack Mix

    With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...