Dried Fruit Recipes

Versatile dried fruits keep indefinitely in the pantry, and can stand in for fresh fruit all year. Our favorite recipes with dried fruits include cozy baking recipes as well as healthy recipes with dried fruit.

View More in:

Add Filter

    Taste of Home Logo

    Pear, Ricotta and Rosemary Corn Muffins

    Indulge yourself by spreading a pat of butter over each of these warm, scrumptious pear and ricotta muffins. Add a drizzle of honey for that over-the-top goodness. —Joseph Sciascia, San Mateo, California

    Taste of Home Logo

    Fried Banana Milkshakes

    I love bananas—candy, bread, muffins, smoothies, with peanut butter—everything banana. So why not add bananas, kicked up several notches, to...


    Gorgonzola Shrimp Pasta

    This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for company. —Robin...


    Banana-Split Blondies

    These banana blondies combine all the beloved flavors of your favorite sundae with a warm, gooey bar. —James Schend,...


    Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies

    I used to buy brand-name breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe, I've enjoyed making my...

    Taste of Home Logo

    Air-Fryer Spiced Steaks with Cherry Sauce

    Who needs to grill? These impressive steaks, topped with a rich cherry sauce, will delight your guests. —Taste of Home...


    Tout icon

    Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

    This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy...

    Tout icon

    Cast-Iron Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

    I love this cast-iron banana bread because it cooks evenly every time. The end result is so moist and delicious!...


    Gluten- and Dairy-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    After learning of gluten and dairy sensitivities in our family, I knew I had to re-create our favorite sweet bread....


    Apricot Dessert Bruschetta

    Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the...


    Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich

    Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy...

    Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Pressure-Cooker Cherry-Almond Oatmeal

    Breakfast doesn't get much easier than when you take advantage of your all-in-one cooker and some fruit and nuts for...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Pressure-Cooker Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    There’s no better feeling than starting off the day with a terrific breakfast. I love that the oats, fruit and...


    Pressure Cooker Chicken with Raisins and Capers

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's even better than that? The...


    Pressure-Cooker Pork with Apples and Dried Plums

    The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy cooked pork taste like a hearty...

    Bacon and Date Goat Cheese Burgers

    Every bite of this burger is a rich and decadent combination of sweet and savory. If you can't find maple...


    Rosemary Pork with Cherry-Pistachio Topping

    Thirty years ago, my new mother-in-law asked me to do something with a large frozen pork loin being served for...


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....


    Upside-Down Fruitcake

    I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...


    Tout icon

    Grandma’s Sour Cream Raisin Pie

    The aroma of this pie baking in my farm kitchen oven reminds me of my dear grandma, who made this...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Cranberry-Kissed Pork Chops

    "I like to serve this quick, creative entree over golden cooked noodles or fluffy white rice." Betty Nichols, Eugene, Oregon


    Taste of Home Logo

    Honey and Cherry Chutney

    'This recipe came from an all cherry cookbook I found at a farmer's market. Be prepared with extra copies of...


    Honey-Glazed Hens with Fruit Stuffing

    “My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed...


    Cranberry Chicken Wraps

    Loaded with cranberries, chicken, apples and spinach, these nutritious wraps are fast, moist and flavorful. —Sarah White, Salt Lake City,...

    Magazine Cover

    Subscribe & SAVE

    Save Up To 80%!

    Special Raisin Pie

    When I first made this pie, I thought it was terrific. Then I entered it at the county fair and...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Broccoli Chicken Skillet

    You’re only 25 minutes away from a comforting, cheesy veggie-and-chicken dish that the whole family will love! And since it’s...


    Cranberry-Nut Brownies

    I like to add extras like chips, nuts and dried cranberries to a brownie mix to turn regular brownies into...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Cranberry-Orange Spinach Salad

    This festive toss bursts with fresh flavor from mandarin oranges, spinach and cranberries. The homemade dressing is easy to stir...


    Taste of Home Logo

    Spiced Cran-Apple Brisket

    “Kids seem to love this recipe the most, although every adult who tastes it becomes an instant fan as well....


    Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding

    Savor your favorite fall flavors with this scrumptious bread pudding, served warm with a sweet vanilla sauce. Yum! —Judith Bucciarelli,...