Organic Sun-Dried Apricots — No Sugar Added - 1 lb (16 oz)

If you have bought dried apricots expecting the deep, concentrated flavor of a sun-ripened apricot and received something bright orange, perfectly uniform, and oddly sweet instead, sulfur dioxide is why. SO2 is added to most commercial dried apricots to halt the natural browning process and extend shelf life. Crop by Pop Organic Sun-Dried Apricots contain no sulfur dioxide and no added sugar. USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO verified, and Vegan. Brown, soft, and tasting like apricot. Ingredients: Organic Dried Apricots. Processed in a facility that also processes Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, and Wheat. Available in 1 lb and 2 lb. For additional organic dried fruit options, browse the Organic Collection.

What You're Buying

Crop by Pop is the USDA Certified Organic line within the Nut Cravings family. Every product in the range carries USDA Organic certification, Non-GMO verification, and Vegan status as baseline standards applied consistently across the full lineup.

The color: When an apricot is cut and dried without sulfur treatment, the natural enzymes in the fruit continue the browning reaction that occurs when cut fruit is exposed to air. Simultaneously, the Maillard reaction between the fruit's natural sugars and amino acids develops during drying, adding depth and a slightly caramelized note to the final flavor. The result is a dried apricot that is brown, not orange. For buyers who have only purchased sulfured dried apricots, the color of unsulphured apricots can look unfamiliar on first encounter. It is not a quality issue. Brown is the natural color of a properly sun-dried apricot without chemical treatment. Bright orange dried apricots are the sulfur dioxide-preserved version. The flavor difference is also meaningful: sulfured apricots tend toward a bright, sharp sweetness with a faintly chemical quality in the aftertaste. Unsulphured organic apricots have a deeper, more complex sweetness with a mild earthiness and a caramelized back note that the sulfur dioxide process prevents from developing.

Nutrition Per One Ounce (28g)

Per one ounce serving: 70 calories, 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium (0% DV), 18g total carbohydrate (7% DV), 2g dietary fiber (7% DV), 15g total sugars, 0g added sugars, 1g protein. Calcium: 20mg (2% DV). Iron: 0.7mg (4% DV). Potassium: 280mg (6% DV). Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%).

The 15g total sugars per ounce are entirely from the fruit itself, as described above. The 2g dietary fiber per ounce (7% DV) contributes to a glycemic response that is more gradual than pure sugar at the same gram weight would produce, but does not offset the natural sugar concentration meaningfully for buyers with significant blood sugar management requirements. Potassium at 280mg (6% DV) per ounce from a zero-fat, zero-sodium food is a meaningful contribution to daily potassium intake from a whole-food source with no added minerals. Iron at 0.7mg (4% DV) and calcium at 20mg (2% DV) round the micronutrient profile alongside the potassium figure. At zero fat and zero sodium, these apricots pair naturally with nuts and seeds which provide the fat, protein, and complementary micronutrients that dried fruit lacks to create a more complete snacking combination than either food provides alone.

How to Use Organic Sun-Dried Apricots

Direct Snacking

Three to five pieces eaten as an afternoon snack, either alone or paired with a small handful of raw almonds, cashews, or walnuts. The fat and protein from the nuts buffers the natural sugar absorption from the apricots and extends the feeling of fullness that dried fruit alone does not sustain as long. Unsulphured organic apricots have a softer, more yielding texture than their sulfured counterparts because they have not been treated to maintain structure, which makes them pleasant to eat without any preparation.

Cooking and Baking

Chopped and added to grain salads with farro, quinoa, or bulgur; folded into stuffings alongside pine nuts and warm spices; incorporated into slow-cooked tagine-style dishes with lamb or chicken where the concentrated fruit sweetness provides a natural counterpoint to savory aromatics and spices. In baking, chopped unsulphured apricots go into scones, muffins, and tarts where their concentrated flavor and soft texture integrate cleanly into batters. The firmer, more waxy texture of sulfured dried apricots can leave visible chunks in a fine-crumbed bake; unsulphured apricots incorporate more smoothly.

Energy Snacks and Raw Preparations

Blended with dates, nuts, and oats in a food processor to form no-bake energy ball bases, where the natural stickiness of the apricot helps bind the mixture without requiring added syrup or sweetener. The soft texture breaks down readily in a food processor without extended processing time. Sliced thin and layered over yogurt with granola. Rehydrated in warm water for fifteen minutes to approximate a softer, fresh apricot-like texture for applications where the concentrated dry form is too intense for the surrounding recipe.

Cheese and Charcuterie Boards

Placed alongside aged hard cheeses, cured meats, and nuts on a board where the apricot's concentrated sweetness provides the fruit element without the moisture and mess of fresh fruit. The natural brown color of unsulphured organic apricots reads as honest and artisan against the warm tones of wood, cheese, and charcuterie rather than artificially bright, which suits the composed, natural aesthetic of a well-built board.

Choosing the Right Size

The 1 lb bag contains approximately 16 one-ounce servings. At three to five pieces daily, the 1 lb size provides two to three weeks of regular daily snacking for one person. For buyers incorporating organic dried apricots as a daily snack at a consistent pace, the 1 lb size is the right first purchase to establish how quickly the bag is consumed before deciding whether the 2 lb size makes practical sense.

The 2 lb bag suits buyers who use dried apricots across daily snacking and cooking applications simultaneously, or two people eating them regularly. At that combined pace, a 2 lb bag lasts roughly three to five weeks. The per-ounce cost at the 2 lb size is lower than the 1 lb. Because unsulphured dried apricots have a shorter shelf life than sulfured versions (explained in storage below), the 2 lb size should be refrigerated from arrival and ideally consumed within the four-to-six month refrigerator freshness window. Buyers who prefer to buy in quantity should ensure their consumption rate matches the storage timeline before committing to the larger size.

Storage

Unsulphured dried apricots have a shorter shelf life than sulfured versions because the SO2 preservative that extends conventional apricot shelf life is absent. This is relevant to purchase planning, especially for the 2 lb size.

• Room temperature, sealed resealable bag, away from direct heat and sunlight: 2 to 3 months of peak quality after opening.
• Refrigerated in the sealed bag: 4 to 6 months.
• Frozen: up to 12 months.

The soft texture of these apricots means pieces may stick together in the bag over time, particularly in warmer storage conditions. This is normal and not a sign of spoilage. Separate gently before eating. Discard if mold develops or an off odor is present. For the 2 lb size, refrigerating from the day of arrival is recommended to maintain freshness across the full quantity.

Organic Sun-Dried Apricots Guarantee

Every Nut Cravings order is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If these organic sun-dried apricots arrive with any quality concern or fall short of expectations, contact the team and the issue will be resolved promptly with no complicated return process required.