Turkish Apricots

Sweet and juicy Turkish apricots make a great snack for the kids (large or small) and are great in combination with nuts and seeds as a wholesome snack.

Health Benefits:

Dried apricots provide an excellent supply of beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body.  Beta carotene is beneficial for skin health and is an important anti-oxidant for reducing the risk of infections in the body, especially of the respiratory system. They are also known to have other nutrients that are anti-inflammatory and provide protection for blood vessels. Dried apricots are a great source of potassium for nerve health and good blood pressure and contain the trace elements copper and molybdenum for toxin elimination.

Recipes with Dried Apricots:

These delicious treasures are great when finely chopped and added to seeds and oats for a wholesome muesli, mixed with your pancake batter, or for a savoury option try adding to stews to add depth of flavour.