APRICOT KUCHEN

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A neighbor gave me this recipe in 1927 when I was just a new bride. It's spiced with cardamom and tastes luscious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 kuchens (about 24 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces dried apricots halves
3 cups cold water
2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110°-115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large ggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Ground cinnamon
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Place apricots and water in a bowl; soak overnight. In a saucepan, place apricots, soaking liquid and sugar. Simmer until apricots are transparent. Cool; drain and set aside. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Dissolve yeast in water; add to crumb mixture along with sugar, salt, eggs and cardamom. Beat until smooth (dough will be soft and sticky). Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, knead dough for 2 minutes. Divide into three portions; roll each in a 9-in. circle. Place each in a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Let rise until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Place apricots on top of dough. Combine cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over apricots. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

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Nihad Yt
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This kuchen is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the apricots are the perfect touch.


Prajwol Maharjan
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I've never had kuchen before, but this recipe was so good that I'm definitely going to make it again.


Jessie Barfknecht
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This kuchen is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Ibrahim Achra
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I love the crumbly topping on this kuchen. It's the perfect complement to the sweet apricots.


Segda Mukhtari
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This kuchen is delicious and beautiful. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shaafi Abdi
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I've made this kuchen several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh apricots.


Sarah Robinson
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This kuchen is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Maxamed Faarax
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I made this kuchen for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up fresh apricots.


Deluara Akthar
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This kuchen is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the apricots are the perfect touch.


Sarthak Neupane
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I've never had kuchen before, but this recipe was so good that I'm definitely going to make it again.


Tanveer Masih
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This kuchen is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


Kiersten
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I love the crumbly topping on this kuchen. It's the perfect complement to the sweet apricots.


Moki Boris
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This kuchen is delicious and beautiful. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


bongiswa gwele
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I've made this kuchen several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh apricots.


Sindisiwe Zintle
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This kuchen is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Emmanuel Asiamah
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I love the combination of apricots and almonds in this kuchen. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Salton
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This was my first time making kuchen and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was beautiful.


Umar Frook
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I made this kuchen for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Siyam Ahead
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This apricot kuchen was delicious! The apricots were perfectly ripe and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.