Why soak walnuts? Soaking walnuts helps mellow their natural bitterness, resulting in a smoother, milder flavor. Drying them afterward restores their crisp texture, making them perfect for snacking or adding to recipes. Our recipe includes instructions for drying them in the oven, but you can also use a dehydrator (times and temperatures will vary depending on your dehydrator). Prep Time: Overnight Cook Time: 12-16 hours Ingredients 1 pound walnuts 1 quart water 2 heaping tea

No need to wait for fresh blenheims to enjoy apricot pie! Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: about an hour Ingredients 18 ounces dried Blenheim apricots 1 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoons Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau, etc.) 1 cup white sugar One recipe for a double crust pastry pie (or your favorite store bought frozen pasty crust) Aluminum Foil Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse the apricots in water. Put the apricots into the wate

This recipe produces a rich, sweet jam with a deep orange color from the traditional stovetop reduction. Sugar, lemon, and reduction are relied upon for setting in lieu of pectin. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: about 3 hours Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh Blenheim apricots, halved and pits removed, then chopped into larger chunks 3 lbs sugar 2 lemons Directions (you can also use your preferred jam preparation instructions with our ingredient list): Place the chopped apricots in a

This low-sugar bread maker jam recipe preserves the delicious fresh Blenheim apricot flavor and produces a bright orange jam with chunks of fresh-cut fruit -- all while reducing much of the labor! This is truly a modern day "set it and forget it" recipe. If you don't have a bread maker (or if you love to stir), this recipe can also be prepared on the stove top. Why We Recommend Blenheims: Blenheim apricots are naturally sweet and intensely flavorful, making them especially we