• An apricot is a fruit or the tree that bears the fruit, of several species in the genus Prunus.
• Usually, an apricot is from the species P. armeniaca, but the fruits of the other species in the Prunus sect. Armeniaca are also called apricots.
• As the name implies, dried apricots are a dried form of the apricot fruit, once they are dehydrated.
• Fresh apricots are great sources of nutrients, but once they are dehydrated, some other nutrients become more concentrated.
• As is true of most dried fruits, they provide more nutritional value by weight than fresh varieties.
• There is a significant amount of natural sugar in apricots, so the dried forms of these fruits don’t require additional sugars or preservatives, unlike some other dried fruit.

Benefits?

• Dried Apricots are very nutritious and contain many essential vitamins and minerals.
• High in antioxidants.
• May boost skin health. 
• May promote gut health.
• High in potassium. 
• Very hydrating.

Uses?

• Dried apricots can be added to breakfast cereal, granola or oatmeal.
• They can enhance the deliciousness of baked goods such as cookies, cakes, muffins and bread.
• You can be as creative as you want when incorporating dried apricots into main course dishes.
• They pair well with chicken and pork.