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Apricot

Fruits

Small, golden-orange stone fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. Used fresh, dried, or canned in jams, baked goods, sauces, and glazes.

3 tested substitutes

Substitutes

Peaches, Yellow, Raw

1:1

Peaches are the closest substitute for apricots — same stone fruit family with a similar sweet-tart flavor and texture. Use ripe peaches in any recipe calling for fresh apricots. Peaches are slightly juicier.

✅Best for: pies, jams, glazes, salads, fresh eating

⚠️Not for: recipes requiring the specific tartness of apricot

vegan seasonal

Nectarines, Raw

1:1

Nectarines are essentially smooth-skinned peaches and make an excellent apricot substitute. They have a slightly firmer texture than peaches and a similar sweet-tart stone fruit flavor.

✅Best for: pies, tarts, sauces, fresh eating

⚠️Not for: recipes needing apricot's distinct tartness

vegan seasonal

Plums, Raw

1:1

Plums offer a similar stone fruit profile with more acidity and a deeper purple-red color. They work well in jams, baked goods, and sauces. Choose riper plums for sweetness closer to apricot.

✅Best for: jams, baked goods, sauces, compotes

⚠️Not for: fresh preparations where color matters

vegan