Turkish Apricots | Mama Jean's Natural Market
Turkish Apricots

Turkish Apricots are delectably sweet. It's the perfect on-the-go healthy snack with with a little bit tang. Turkish Apricots are known for their chewy, deliciously tart flavor. They're a great addition to salads or just plain by themselves. This July you can enjoy organic Turkish Apricots at 20% off!

July 2020 Bulk Sale Items:

Organic Turkish Apricots - 20% Off

Organic Pearled Barley - 20% Off

Organic Millet - 20% Off

Try them is this Barley Salad with Apricots & Pine Nuts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pearled Barley   **also on Sale July 2020
  • 3 cups water
  • 12 dried apricots chopped
  • 1 large shallot sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt separated
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

  • Bring the barley, water and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to a boil. Reduce to simmer, covered, and cook for 30 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and stir in the sliced shallots and chopped apricots. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

  • Drain any excess liquid, but it should all be absorbed. Chill in a bowl in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

  • In a small sauté pan lightly toast pine nuts until golden and set aside. In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, other 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley, add basil and spinach and stir to mix.

  • Serve chilled with toasted pine nuts on top.