Meridian Organic Apricot Fruit Spread

Today is the first of May, and looking at my garden I think summer is coming. The trees are all in blossom, and the birds are nesting; forthcoming seasons are beckoning, and the promise of harvests and sunny days ahead. Meridian Organic Apricot Spread always reminds me of this time of year, as it is the start of the period when you can buy seasonal fruit more cheaply, without having to import it air freighted from all over the globe, adding to all sorts of environmental concerns. I love apricots, they have to be some of my favourite fruits, and Meridian have packed these into this spread, which is quite simply like putting the fruit itself onto your toast in ...  Read the complete review

I recently bought a jar of this apricot spread so that I could make a Moroccan-style warmly spiced sauce to go with some cous-cous and vegetables for a potluck meal. We all sat around, talked, enjoyed some great food and many compliments were received as regards to the sauce! It was a combination of onion, garlic, soaked dried apricots, cumin, cinnamon, chilli, coriander, sumac, paprika, reduced vegetable stock and my secret ingredient, a tablespoon of this spread. I love apricots so much. They are one of my favourite fruits, but their season is short and confined to a few blessed weeks in August when the sun is shining and the little yellow joys appear ...  Read the complete review

This product is a no added sugar fruit spread. It is made entirely from fruit - using apple to add sweetness. This means that there isn't any added glucose, but there's still plenty of fructose. It's not quite sugar free, but is still "healthier" than jam as it doesn't have the "empty" calories of sugar, and has the vitamins of the fruit, but is still not really a healthy option - certainly not for your teeth. I like it on bread or toast but it works well in cakes, porridge etc as well. Texture The apricot spread is really runny. It dribbles off the spoon onto the bread etc. It is smooth throughout - no chunks, lumps or seeds, ...  Read the complete review