Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for dried apricots
Best swap for dried apricots: Dried peaches, 1:1; similar sweetness and chew.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Dried Apricots?
The best swap for Dried Apricots is Dried Peaches, 1:1; similar sweetness and chew. Another option is Dried Mango, 1:1; tropical flavor, chewier. A third option is Golden Raisins, 1:1; sweeter, smaller; works in baking and salads. All 3 swaps are in the table below.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Dried peaches | 1:1; similar sweetness and chew |
| Dried mango | 1:1; tropical flavor, chewier |
| Golden raisins | 1:1; sweeter, smaller; works in baking and salads |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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