Apricot Dip Food

APRICOT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the apricots, shallots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
• Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
• Cool and store in refrigerator.
• I'm guessing at the number of servings, but it does make about 3/4 cup of sauce.

APRICOT DIP SAUCE

Steps:

• Put preserves in food processor; pulse till smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Add vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and orange zest; stir till well combined. Serve immediately or can cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

APRICOT PARTY DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Mix soy sauce (to taste) and apricot preserves. Spread over cream cheese.
• Evenly sprinkle toasted, chopped pecans over the apricot mixture.
• Top with crumbled bacon.
• Warm in oven or microwave before serving.
• (Note: I like halving the amounts and making 8 layers instead of 4. If you make it in a clear dish, it's very attractive.).

SILKY APRICOT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and brandy together, then set aside.
• Beat the cream cheese to a creamy consistency and blend in the sour cream and almond extract, blending until very smooth.
• Add the apricot-brandy mixture and blend well.
• Fold in the almonds.
• Cover and chill.
• SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Vanilla Wafers, Pound Cake Cubes, Muenster Or Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes Or Sticks, Chocolate Chunks.

APRICOT CREAMED CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Soften creamed cheese.
• Add apricot preserve. Add scallions. Mix in minced garlic. Add cooked and crumbled bacon or bacon bits.
• If using, add chopped red bell pepper for color.