Name: how to freeze apricots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 12 h
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ripe apricots

Learninghow to freeze apricotsis a quick and easy method so you enjoy this sweet and delicious fruit all year long.

Hand bending the silicone baking mat to remove the frozen apricots from the baking sheet.

Apricots typically only last a few days on the counter. Instead of letting those yummy nuggets go to waste, you canfreeze them with this super easy method.

Frozen apricots can be used in so many different ways includingfruit leatherand in place of peaches in thissimple green smoothie.

Frozen apricots in a freezer bag on a white marble counter.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s a quick and simple way to save produce so there isless food waste.
Frozen apricots are superversatile– throw them in a smoothie, make some fruit leather, or just eat them half thawed as a snack or healthy dessert.
It’s so easy yourlittle ones can helpmake them.

Recipe Ingredients and Supplies

Apricots:Make sure they are ripe – they should smell sweet and have a bit of give when squeezed.
Baking sheet:For freezing the apricots in a single layer.
Zip-top freezer bag: You could also use an airtight container for storing the frozen apricots.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Frozen Apricots

A pile of ripe apricots ready to be frozen.

Step #1.Wash the apricot and pat dry.

Step #2.Break the apricot in half and remove the pit.

A hand bending a silicone baking mat to remove the frozen apricots from the baking sheet.

Step #3.Place the halves on a baking sheet and freeze overnight.

Step #4.The next day, put the frozen apricots in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Recipe FAQs

How long do frozen apricots last in the freezer?

When properly stored, frozen apricots last up to 12 months in the freezer. However, for optimal taste, use them within 3 to 6 months.

Can you freeze apricots with the skins?

Yes! There is no need to peel the skin off of the apricot if you are mostly using them for smoothies or fruit leathers. Having the skin on won’t affect those recipes.

How do I know my apricots are ripe?

They should smell sweet and their flesh should be firm with a little give when you squeeze them.

How do you make an apricot smoothie?

Add 1 cup frozen apricots, 1 small banana, and 1 cup liquid (milk, juice, or water) to the jar of your blender. Blend until smooth. You could add chia seed or ground flaxseed for some extra fiber.

Halved apricots on a baking sheet on a white marble counter.

Expert Tips

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to make it easier to remove the apricots once frozen.
Don’t skip freezing the apricots in a single layer on a baking sheet because it prevents them from sticking together in the freezer bag.
Be sure to label the bag or container with the month and year that the apricots were frozen so you know when to use them.