🥘 Apricot Lamb Tagine Recipe

Sweet & Savory Moroccan-Style Lamb Stew with Jumbo Turkish Apricots

This Apricot Lamb Tagine recipe is a rich, aromatic Moroccan-style dish featuring tender lamb, warm spices, nuts, and the natural sweetness of Yumino Jumbo Turkish Apricots. Perfect for festive dinners or special occasions.

🛒 Yumino Product Used

🍑 Jumbo Turkish Apricots – Yumino

Naturally sweet and juicy apricots that bring deep fruity flavor and vibrant color to tagines, stews, and rice dishes.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 500 g lamb, cut into cubes
• 1 cup Jumbo Turkish Apricots, halved
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• Salt & black pepper
• 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• ¼ cup toasted almonds or pine nuts
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot. Sauté onions and garlic until soft and golden.
2. Brown the Lamb: Add lamb cubes, season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and ginger. Sear until lightly browned.
3. Add Broth & Simmer: Pour in broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for 60–75 minutes, until lamb is tender.
4. Add Apricots: Stir in Jumbo Turkish Apricots and simmer another 15–20 minutes until soft and sauce slightly thickened.
5. Garnish & Serve: Top with toasted almonds/pine nuts and fresh cilantro. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

😋 Flavor Profile

🍑 Sweet apricot richness • 🌿 Warm Moroccan spices • 🥩 Tender lamb • 🍚 Perfect with rice or bread

FAQ ❓

Can I use beef instead of lamb?

Yes — beef cubes work beautifully in this tagine.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes — substitute lamb with chickpeas or tofu for a hearty vegetarian version.

Best sides?

Steamed basmati rice, couscous, or warm flatbread.