Apricot sauce is a flavorful and versatile condiment that can enhance the taste of lamb dishes. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy sauce or a savory and aromatic one, there are many different recipes to choose from. In this article, we will explore some of the best apricot sauce recipes for lamb, providing you with a variety of options to suit your taste preferences. We will also discuss the different ingredients and techniques used in making apricot sauce, so that you can create your own unique recipe. So, if you're looking for a delicious and easy way to elevate your lamb dishes, be sure to read on and discover the best apricot sauce recipe for you.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
APRICOT SAUCE RECIPE
Skip the Chinese plum sauce and make this tangy apricot sauce instead.
Provided by Spruce Eats Staff
Categories Sauces
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Prepare a water bath canner and 4 (1/2-pint) canning jars.
- Halve, pit and chop the apricots.
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
- Cook until thick, with a syrup-like consistency. This will take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.
- If desired, purée the sauce using an immersion blender.
- Ladle into hot, clean jars leaving about 1/4-inch head space.
- Top with the 2-piece lids and rings, and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 59 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize About 4 half pints (64 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LAMB & APRICOT STEW
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
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- AND ROSEMARY-MARINATED LEG OF LAMB
Looking for a luscious way to cook lamb? Marinate it in an apricot syrup and stick it with garlic and fresh rosemary. Mmmm!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 10h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make 16 small slits, each about 1/2 inch wide and 1 inch deep, over surface of lamb. Insert 1 garlic and 1 rosemary piece in each slit using tip of knife. Place lamb in large resealable food-storage plastic bag or shallow glass or plastic dish.
- Mix reserved apricot syrup, the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon of the honey and the salt; pour over lamb. Seal bag or cover dish and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning lamb occasionally.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Remove lamb from marinade; reserve marinade. Place lamb, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of lamb and does not touch bone or rest in fat.
- Bake uncovered about 2 hours, brushing once or twice with marinade, until thermometer reads 140°F. Cover lamb loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°, and lamb will be easier to carve.) Reserve 1/4 cup marinade; discard any remaining marinade. Garnish with additional apricot halves and fresh rosemary leaves if desired.
- Meanwhile, place apricots in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. In 1-quart saucepan, heat apricots, 1/4 cup marinade, remaining 1 tablespoon honey and the chopped rosemary. Heat to boiling. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with lamb.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg
APRICOT SAUCE FOR LAMB
I have posted this in response to a recipe request for lamb leftovers. This sauce is quick and easy to make and is great with leftovers.
Provided by Stacey Sweet
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- ddrain can of apricots, reserving juice.
- chopp apricots coarsely, place in a medium saute pan.
- blend the reserved apricot juice with the arrowroot powder and mustard, stir well.
- pour apricot mixture over apricots, add lemon juice and honey, mix well.
- cook on low heat stirring constanly until the sauce thickens and clears.
APRICOT GLAZED LAMB
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.
HERB-CRUSTED GRILLED LAMB WITH APRICOT RELISH
Categories Lamb Apricot Mint Rosemary Bell Pepper Summer Grill/Barbecue Shallot Oregano Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Prepare lamb:
- Stir together herbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and oil, then rub all over lamb.
- Make relish:
- Stir together all relish ingredients and season with pepper.
- To cook lamb using a charcoal grill:
- Open vents on bottom of grill. Light charcoal (80 to 100 briquettes) in chimney starter. Leaving about one quarter of grill free of charcoal, bank lit charcoal across rest of grill so that coals are about three times higher on opposite side.
- Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack over area where coals are piled highest for 3 to 4 seconds. Sear lamb on lightly oiled grill rack directly over hottest part of coals, uncovered, turning over once and, if necessary, moving around grill to avoid flare-ups, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes total. Move lamb to coolest part of grill, then cover with inverted roasting pan and grill, turning over once, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 135°F for medium-rare, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes.
- To cook lamb using a gas grill:
- Preheat all burners on high, covered, 10 minutes. Sear lamb on lightly oiled grill rack, covered with lid, turning over once, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes total. Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and put lamb above shut-off burner. Reduce heat on remaining burner(s) to moderate and grill lamb, covered with lid, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 135°F for medium-rare, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer lamb to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes.
- Serve lamb:
- Thinly slice lamb across the grain and serve with relish.
LAMB WITH APRICOTS
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
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.
LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS
Provided by Robert Farrar Capon
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
APRICOT LAMB CHOPS
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
LAMB SHANKS WITH APRICOTS AND CHICKPEAS
This stew, inspired by Moroccan tagines, is meant for lamb shanks, but lamb shoulder, cut in large chunks, would also work. As with most braises, this one improves after a night in the fridge, giving the flavors time to meld and deepen. You could even make it a few days before serving. The subtle commingling of onion, saffron and apricots is enchanting. Take the time to soak and cook dried chickpeas, if you can. Using canned is easier, but freshly cooked chickpeas taste far better (and their drained cooking liquid makes a delicious vegetarian broth).
Provided by David Tanis
Categories meat, tagine, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper. Place in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with 6 cups water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a low simmer and cook, covered with lid ajar, for 1 hour. Remove shanks and reserve cooking liquid. Wipe out the pan. (You may cook the lamb shanks in advance, even a day ahead.)
- Set Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon garlic, bay leaf, saffron, tomato paste and paprika. Stir together and let sizzle for 1 minute, then add reserved lamb broth and bring to a boil. Add lamb shanks and apricots, cover with lid ajar and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender, nearly falling off the bone.
- Remove shanks and place on a cutting board to cool. Add parsnips to simmering broth, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Taste broth and adjust seasoning. If necessary, reduce over medium-high heat to concentrate cooking juices.
- When shanks are cool enough to handle, remove the bones (use your hands). Cut the meat into large chunks and return to the pot to warm through. Transfer meat and sauce to a serving platter.
- To finish, warm remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic and let sizzle without browning, about 30 seconds. Add chickpeas and warm them through, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt, and toss with the chopped cilantro. Spoon chickpeas over lamb and sauce.
MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS
The lamb gets mellow from cooking until tender, and the warm spices take away any overly "lamby" flavor. The apricots, cilantro, and pine nuts are a wonderful combination. This stew took very little time or effort--very nice for a complex-flavored dish like this. This would be great with crusty bread, served over couscous, or with chickpeas added in for a heartier meal.
Provided by Jasmine
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine lamb, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cardamom, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl; toss together until lamb is evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and cinnamon; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add seasoned lamb; cook, stirring frequently until light brown, being careful not to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lamb is just tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Stir in apricots, orange peels, and honey; continue to simmer over low heat, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened slightly and lamb is fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard cinnamon sticks and orange peels.
- Divide evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon each of cilantro and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 125.5 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1129.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
LAMB CHOPS WITH APRICOT AND HERB SAUCE
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
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
SLOW COOKER LAMB STEW WITH APRICOTS
We saw the basis for this recipe at a 4-H presentation. We adapted it to our taste and love it. The coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, clove, and dried apricot mixture really makes this lamb stew extra special.
Provided by Dari Bailey
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix flour, paprika, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Pour over lamb meat and mix. Place in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeno and garlic; continue to cook and stir until onion starts to brown, about 5 minutes more. Mix in apricots. Add remaining 1 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, and clove. Cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Pour mixture over the lamb in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and carrots; stir well. Pour in 1 cup beef broth, or 2 cups for a soupier consistency. Season with salt.
- Cover and cook until carrots and potatoes are tender and lamb is no longer pink, on Low for 8 to 9 hours, or High for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 351.1 mg, Sugar 12.5 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy apricots. This will ensure that your sauce is flavorful and sweet.
- Use a variety of spices. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of your sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make apricot sauce, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
- Make a big batch of sauce and freeze it for later. This way, you'll always have some on hand when you need it.
Conclusion:
Apricot sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for lamb, but it can also be used on chicken, pork, or fish. It's also great as a glaze for roasted vegetables or as a dipping sauce for appetizers. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight meal, apricot sauce is sure to be a hit.
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