South African dried apricot: a traditional favourite
Much-loved in South Africa, Royal apricots are tart but with rich, honey notes. The drying process intensifies their flavour for a burst of sweet-tangy goodness.
Cecilia’s Farm dried Royal apricots make a great gourmet gift from the Cape. The apricots come from farms around Prince Alfred’s Hamlet, Citrusdal, Tulbagh and the Klein Karoo.
They’re ripened to ideal sweetness on the trees before being hand-picked and sorted. They are then slowly sun- dried, giving them a satisfying, yielding texture and a deep sunset-orange colour.
Turkish apricots online in South Africa
Our Turkish apricots are sweet, plump and decadent. They are specially sourced from the Malayta region of Turkey, where they are sun-ripened and then dried whole (rather than halved first).
Popular worldwide, these apricots are mild, juicy and delicious.
Dried apricots nutritional information
Dried apricots are excellent sources of dietary fibre and are rich in vitamins A, C and D, potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorus.
They are also good sources of beta-carotene, lycopene and other antioxidants.
Calories in dried apricots
A single, 40-gram serving of our locally grown dried apricots contains approximately 100 calories.
A 40-gram serving of our Turkish dried apricots stands at around 83 calories.
(By comparison, 40 grams of milk chocolate contains an average of 214 calories).
Popular ways to eat our dried apricots
Dried apricots are delicious eaten on their own or paired with cheese. Why not pair them with a handful of our dry-roasted nuts, for a satisfying snack, any place or time.
Because of their intense flavour and colour, dried apricots are also excellent for adding flair to trail mixes, muesli, baked goods and a range of savoury dishes, from boboties to Moroccan tagines.
Where to buy dried apricots online in South Africa
With Cecilia’s Farm, you can buy premium dried apricots direct from the farm. The only challenge is deciding between our tangy Royal apricots and juicy, sweet Turkish apricots. We like having both on hand, for different uses and moods!
Simply buy dried apricots online and we’ll deliver it to your door, anywhere in South Africa.