6 apricot nectar recipes

Chicken pieces simmered in apricot nectar with canned apricots and onion soup mix for a sweet-savory dinner that's retro and comforting.

Tiny fruit turnovers filled with a stovetop apricot-date filling and chopped nuts, wrapped in a lemon-scented cookie dough. Bite-sized pastries for holiday trays.

Hearty whole-wheat muffins with dried apricots, orange zest, and apricot nectar, studded with nuts for crunch.

Too much fruit salad is a big-batch medley of pineapple, melon, citrus, peaches, kiwi, and banana bathed in apricot nectar and chilled overnight so the flavors meld. A bright, make-ahead crowd salad.

Peachy bread with sliced peaches, candied fruit, dates, raisins, walnuts, and mincemeat in a spiced brown sugar batter. A dense, fruit-packed holiday quick bread loaded with flavor.

Overnight muesli with rolled oats soaked in apple juice, vanilla yogurt, and fresh fruit. No cooking required, just mix, refrigerate overnight, and top with toasted nuts.