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FruitsHalved or chopped dried apricots. Turkish (sulphur-treated, bright orange) are mild; Californian (unsulphured, brown) are tangier and more concentrated.
Properties
Density Index
0.55 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
130g
Texture
Chewy
Category
Fruit
Top Substitute
Golden Raisins
Use 1:1
Smaller, sweeter. Works in scones and granola where colour matters.
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Conversion
Dried Apricots (chopped) cups to grams
1 cup = 130g
Conversion
Dried Apricots (chopped) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Dried Apricots (chopped) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Golden Raisins
Use 1:1 for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 33.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 43.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 65.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 130 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 195 grams |
| 2 cups | 260 grams |
| 3 cups | 390 grams |
| 4 cups | 520 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.55 g/ml
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Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Dried Apricots (chopped) equals 130 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Dried Apricots (chopped)
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Storage Tips
Airtight container at room temperature 6 months, refrigerated 1 year. Sulphured varieties last longer.
Baking Science
About 53% sugar, 7% fibre. The sulphites in commercially dried apricots preserve colour and slow spoilage. Unsulphured darken and develop deeper flavour as they oxidise.
Recipe Context
For purees: moisture differences can thin batter unexpectedly.
For dried fruits: hydration level impacts chew and spread.
For fruit swaps: verify sweetness and acidity changes in the final bake.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup dried apricots (chopped) = 130g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 121g-139g per cup (7% band).
Why this happens: water content and texture vary by ripeness, processing, and brand.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of dried apricots (chopped)?
1 cup of dried apricots (chopped) weighs 130 grams.
What can I substitute for dried apricots (chopped)?
Golden Raisins (1:1), Dried Cranberries (1:1)