If you’ve ever tasted a true Blenheim apricot, you know there’s something special about this little piece of California sunshine. With its naturally sweet flesh, pleasantly tart skin, intense aroma, and rich flavor, the Blenheim is unlike most apricots you’ll find at the grocery store.
At B&R Farms, we’ve been growing and drying Blenheim apricots for generations. We believe the best dried apricots start with the best fruit—and the Blenheim is one of the best.
But delicious flavor isn’t the only reason to keep a bag of dried Blenheims in your pantry. Here are five reasons to make them part of your everyday routine.
1. They’re a Naturally Delicious Snack
When you’re craving something sweet, it’s hard to beat dried fruit. Our dried Blenheim apricots have a naturally concentrated sweetness without added sugar. As the fruit slowly dries, the water is removed and the flavor becomes even more concentrated, leaving you with a chewy, satisfying bite packed with that unmistakable Blenheim flavor.
They’re easy to grab when you need a quick snack at home, at work, on a hike, or wherever the day takes you.
And unlike a candy bar or other sweet treat, you’re snacking on real fruit.
2. They’re Packed With Good Stuff
Dried apricots are a delicious way to add more fruit and nutrients to your day. They’re a good source of fiber, potassium, iron, and vitamin A.
Because drying concentrates the fruit, a relatively small serving can provide a convenient way to enjoy the goodness of apricots without needing to wash, cut, or prepare anything.
It’s a simple snack with a lot of flavor—and a little bit of nutrition built right in.
3. Blenheims Have a Flavor You Can’t Easily Find Anywhere Else
This might be our favorite reason.
The Blenheim is an heirloom California variety known for its incredible balance of sweet and tart flavor. Its intense aroma and rich, complex taste are what make it so special—and why we’ve spent generations working to preserve it.
When a perfectly ripe Blenheim is dried, that signature flavor becomes even more concentrated.
The result? A dried apricot that is sweet, tangy, fragrant, and deeply flavorful.
Once you’ve had a true Blenheim, it’s hard to go back to ordinary dried apricots.
4. They’re Incredibly Versatile
Sure, you can eat them straight from the bag—and we highly recommend it—but dried Blenheim apricots are also one of our favorite ingredients to cook and bake with.
Try chopping them into:
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Oatmeal or yogurt
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Homemade granola
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Salads
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Trail mix
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Charcuterie boards
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Cookies, breads, and cakes
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Stuffings and savory dishes
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Sauces and glazes
Their sweet-tart flavor works surprisingly well in both sweet and savory recipes. At B&R Farms, we have more than 100 recipes inspired by the Blenheim apricot, from breakfast and appetizers to entrees and desserts.
5. Every Bite Helps Preserve a California Tradition
There’s one more reason to choose Blenheim dried apricots—and this one means a lot to us.
The Blenheim apricot was once grown throughout California's Santa Clara Valley, but today this heirloom variety has become increasingly rare. The fruit is delicate, the harvest season is short, and growing Blenheims can be a challenge.
At B&R Farms, we’re proud to be fourth-generation growers and caretakers of this special California fruit. We carefully harvest our apricots at peak ripeness and use the natural California sun to slowly dry them, capturing the incredible flavor that makes the Blenheim so unique.
So when you enjoy a handful of B&R Farms dried Blenheims, you’re not just enjoying a snack. You’re enjoying a little piece of California agricultural history—and helping us continue the tradition.
A Little Bag of California Sunshine
Whether you’re looking for a naturally sweet snack, a flavorful ingredient for your favorite recipe, or simply want to experience what makes the Blenheim apricot so special, dried Blenheims are always a good idea.
They’re sweet. They’re tart. They’re versatile. They’re packed with flavor.
And most importantly, they’re a delicious way to keep the Blenheim tradition alive.
Ready to taste the difference? Shop our California-grown dried Blenheim apricots and bring a little sunshine from our farm to your home.