Enjoy a delightful nutty fruit spread without citrus: apricots, raisins, prunes, walnuts, and honey. Perfectly balanced textures and consistency make this a breakfast favorite.
Without lemon, the spread takes on a thicker and sweeter profile, lacking the acidity for balance. The key lies in the moisture content of the dried fruits and the amount of honey used.
A common issue is getting the right consistency. If the dried fruits are too dry, the spread becomes crumbly. If they’re too moist and there’s too much honey, it turns sticky and runny.
The degree of grinding is also essential. It’s easy to puree everything, but then you lose the texture. Keep it slightly grainy to avoid a jam-like consistency.
Without citrus, it’s important to let the mixture rest. After a few hours in the fridge, it stabilizes and becomes firmer.
Nutty Fruit Spread Without Citrus
Ingredients
- 200 g dried apricots
- 200 g raisins
- 200 g prunes
- 200 g walnuts
- 200 g natural honey add gradually to achieve desired thickness
Equipment
- Миска
- Блендер
- Кухонні ваги
- Силіконова лопатка або міцна ложка
- Ніж
- Обробна дошка
- Скляна банка з кришкою для зберігання
Method
- Check the dried fruits. Remove any hard stems or excess moisture. If needed, rinse quickly and dry thoroughly. Moisture affects the structure.
- Chop the apricots, raisins, and prunes in a blender using short pulses. Avoid turning into a paste. The mixture should stay grainy.
- Coarsely chop the walnuts separately. Too fine a grind will make the texture heavy.
- Mix the dried fruits with the walnuts in a bowl. Start adding honey in parts, stirring with a spoon or spatula. Control the thickness – the mixture should hold its shape.
- Transfer to a jar, lightly pack it down. Refrigerate for at least a few hours. After chilling, the spread will firm up and be easier to portion.
Notes
- Pulse rather than blend continuously.
- Add honey gradually to manage thickness.
- If too dry, add a spoonful of honey.
- For a softer mix, sprinkle in some ground nuts.
- Store in a dry glass jar.
- Use a dry spoon.
- Let the spread sit for at least 4–6 hours.
- Avoid making large batches – freshness is key.
- For a firmer texture, chill the ingredients before mixing.
Private Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!I love this version for its softness. There’s no sharp lemony note; everything comes together harmoniously—nuts, dried apricots, honey.
I prefer not to make the paste completely smooth. A light texture is more enjoyable than a fully blended mixture.
If the honey is of good quality, there’s no need for extra sweetness.
The key is not to try to make it “creamy.” This is a concentrate, not a dessert spread.
After a day in the fridge, the flavor deepens.
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