Apricot Fruit Filling

Once opened, refrigerate in an airtight container. Freezing can alter the texture.

Warm the filling slightly before using it to make it easier to spread.

For a less sweet filling, look for varieties with reduced sugar or make your own from fresh apricots.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or almond extract to complement the apricot flavor.

Almonds

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Orange zest

Cream cheese

Puff pastry

Shortcrust pastry

Using a filling that is too runny, which can make pastries soggy.

Overfilling pastries, which can cause the filling to leak out during baking.

Not sealing pie crusts or pastry edges properly, leading to leaks.