Apricot nectar is a smooth, thick juice made by pureeing and straining apricots, usually with some added sugar or water since apricot flesh alone is too thick to pour as a clear juice. Its bright, sweet-tart flavor and orange color make it a common base for marinades and glazes on meat, poultry, and seafood, an ingredient in tagines, stews, and rice dishes, and a sweetener for iced tea, lemonade, and smoothies. It also appears in baked goods such as tarts and cakes, and in jams and chutneys.