Best 11 Apricot Lamb Chops Recipes

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Apricot lamb chops offer a unique and flavorful culinary experience that combines the savory taste of lamb with the sweet and tangy notes of apricots. This delectable dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. With a variety of recipes available, you can easily create an apricot lamb chop dish that suits your personal preferences and cooking style. From simple skillet preparations to elaborate oven-roasted creations, the possibilities are endless. In this article, we will provide you with several mouthwatering apricot lamb chop recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will surely leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT LAMB CHOPS



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My sweet and savory chops are a speedy one-skillet entree. On evening my husband, Teddy, comes home late from selling farm equipment, I can hurry them right to the table.-Aleta Beane, Benton, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 lamb loin chops (1 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Dijon-mayonnaise blend
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2/3 cup dried apricot halves, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and garlic powder. Rub each side of chops with Dijon-mayonnaise blend and sprinkle with brown sugar. in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops on both sides over medium-high heat., Add apricot nectar and mint. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add apricots. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve sauce over lamb.

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APRICOT GLAZED LAMB CHOPS WITH PISTACHIO AND SUMAC



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup apricot jam
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 4 to 5-ounce lamb porterhouse chops
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup shelled, lightly toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground sumac

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill to high heat using the direct heat method.
  • Whisk together the jam, vinegar, mint, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush the chops with oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the chops on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes. Flip over, brush with glaze and continue cooking until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 3 minutes longer, brushing with more of the glaze.
  • Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the pistachios, sumac and parsley leaves.

APRICOT CHOPS



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What do you get when you cross simple with delicious? Apricot Chops, of course! Simply choose your favorite vegetable or rice as an accompaniment, pop the chops in the oven, and enjoy this sweet and savory delight!

Provided by EBSEPKE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 52m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup Catalina salad dressing
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned.
  • Stir jam, salad dressing, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a bowl until well-blended. Place chops in a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with foil, and cover with apricot mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven approximately 40 minutes, until internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or pork is no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1210.2 mg, Sugar 48.8 g

LAMB & APRICOT STEW



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A fruity and warming Middle Eastern tagine to be served with couscous and herbs - a speedy casserole with plenty of flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
250g stewing lamb pieces
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , chopped
1 tbsp chopped ginger
2 tsp ras-el-hanout , Berber or other Middle Eastern spice mix
1 tbsp tomato purée
5 soft dried apricots , halved
300ml vegetable or chicken stock
cooked couscous , mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil. Season the meat and fry briefly until browned. Remove from the pan and add the remaining oil. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry with a little seasoning. Cook for 5 mins until soft, then add the spice mix, tomato purée, apricots and stock, and return the lamb to the pan. Simmer gently for 25 mins. Serve with warm couscous, mint or coriander leaves, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.69 milligram of sodium

APRICOT GLAZED LAMB



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 rack of lamb
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus 3 teaspoons
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Rub the rack of lamb, outside portion, with salt and pepper. Next place skillet over Heat and add 2 tablespoons of the oil to a skillet. Place the rack fat side down and sear until the meat is nicely browned. Remove to a plate.
  • For the apricot glaze, add the apricot preserves, mustard and the water to a small saucepan and stir over low heat until the mixture is combined. Brush the glaze over the seared rack of lamb. Combine the panko bread crumbs and the fresh herbs in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Add 3 teaspoons of oil to the crumbs, to moisten. Cover the lamb rack with the crumb mixture and pat to make the crumbs adhere. Place the rack back in the skillet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Let the lamb rack rest for 10 minutes before serving.

LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOT AND HERB SAUCE



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This is my adaptation of a Canyon Ranch Health Resort recipe from 'low-fat cooking guru' Jeanne Jones. It first caught my attention because of its low fat content; but with its fine blend of herbs, not surprisingly, it's also delicious. When I've served it, no one has in the least suspected that this is a low-fat recipe! I found it in Prevention Healthy Cooking's 'Eat up Slim down: tried-and-true recipes from real weight-loss winners' by Jane Kirby and David Joachim.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless lamb steaks, boneless, trimmed of all visible fat
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces dried apricot halves
14 fluid ounces low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of the lamb evenly with the garlic salt and pepper, warm a large non-stick pan (with a lid for use later) over a medium heat until hot, add the lamb and brown on both sides.
  • Add the stock and the apricots to a medium pan, over a high heat, and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the apricots are very soft.
  • Reserve half of the apricots and set aside.
  • Transfer the other half of the apricots and all of the stock to a blender or food processor, add the vinegar, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and nutmeg, and blend to make the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the lamb, sprinkle the reserved apricots over the lamb and, over a low heat, simmer the lamb for 10-15 minutes or until the lamb is cooked through.
  • Serve with steamed green vegetables andyour favourite mashed potato recipe. I'd recommend Bergy's Irish Mashed Potatoes #10974, which are beautifully creamy but also low in calories.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.2, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 179.9, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 3.1

APRICOT-GLAZED LAMB CHOPS



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16-ounce) can apricot half, drained, reserving liquid
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 loin lamb chops (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
dash allspice
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. In shallow baking dish, combine 1/2 cup of the reserved apricot liquid, oil, vinegar and salt. (Reserve remaining apricot liquid for sauce.) Place lamb chops in apricot mixture, turning to coat all sides. Refrigerate 30 minutes.2. Remove chops from marinade, reserving marinade. Place lamb chops on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 9 to 11 minutes or until browned and of desired doneness, turning chops and basting occasionally with reserved marinade.3. Meanwhile, reserve 8 apricot halves for garnish. In blender container or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine remaining apricots and reserved apricot liquid, brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and orange juice. Blend or process 1 minute or until smooth pour into small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.4. To serve, arrange lamb chops on serving platter garnish with reserved apricot halves. Serve with warm apricot sauce.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 330 * Calories from Fat: 160 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 18 g 28% * Saturated Fat: 3 g 15% * Cholesterol: 40 mg 13% * Sodium: 170 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 28 g 9% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 23 g * Protein: 13 g * Vitamin A: 30% * Vitamin C: 8% * Calcium: 2% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Fruit, 2 Lean Meat, 2 Fat or 2 Carbohydrate, 2 Lean Meat, 2 Fat

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BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon onion chopped fine
8 small dried apricot halves
2 double rib (or loin) lamb chops with a pocket cut between the bones, completely trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cover the broiler pan with aluminum foil. Preheat the broiler.
  • Combine the chopped onion with the apricots. Divide in half, and stuff each chop with mixture.
  • Place the chops on the broiler pan, and press the herbs, grated lemon peel and pepper on both sides of each chop.
  • Place the broiler pan 2 or 3 inches from the source of heat, and broil the chops for about 7 minutes per side until crusty but still pink.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 65 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons butter
2 pounds lean lamb, cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups boiling lamb stock or water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup seedless raisins
16 dried apricot halves

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a deep pot, add the lamb and brown it on all sides (about 10 minutes). Add the onions and cook until transparent. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and boiling lamb stock, stir, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add the cinnamon, raisins and apricots, cover and simmer 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Serve with pilaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1149, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 116 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 61 grams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LAMB WITH APRICOTS



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When I was a new bride, I decided to prepare a special Hanukkah for my husband, David, and me to share. The star was this lamb entree, which had been one of my favorites when I was growing up. Dried apricots add a touch of sweetness to the tender lamb, which is gently spiced.-Rachel Delano, Tappahannock, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 boneless lamb shoulder roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cubed
1 teaspoon each ground cumin, cinnamon and coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the lamb and seasonings. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until meat is browned. Add apricots, orange juice, almonds and orange zest. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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This is a great pork chop recipe for people with a sweet tooth. I usually serve it with rice.

Provided by SP2B

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 pork chops
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
10 ounces Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the pork chops into a casserole dish. Mix onion soup mix, Russian dressing and apricot preserves together.
  • Pour mixture over chops and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 893.6 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

Tips:

  • When selecting lamb chops, choose chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the chops are juicy and flavorful.
  • To enhance the flavor of the lamb chops, marinate them for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can use a variety of marinades, such as a simple mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs, or a more complex marinade that includes yogurt, spices, and citrus.
  • When grilling lamb chops, cook them over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
  • To make the apricot glaze, simply combine apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and simmer until thickened. You can also add a touch of honey or brown sugar for sweetness.
  • Serve the lamb chops immediately, drizzled with the apricot glaze and garnished with fresh herbs, such as mint or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Apricot lamb chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy lamb chops, give this recipe a try!

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