Apricot
A relative of the peach, the apricot is smaller with an oval pit which removes easily. There are many varieties (Riland, Tilton, Blenheim, Royal, Chinese, etc.) which range from pale yellow to deep burnt orange.
Plural
Apricots
Season
July - August
How to select
Look for plump, firm fruit with uniform color. There are about 8-12 apricots per pound.
How to store
Store in plastic in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
How to prepare
bake, poach, raw, stew
Matches well with
almonds, brandy, cherries, cream, ginger, honey, lamb, lemon, lime, oranges, peaches, raspberries, rice, sesame, sour cream, strawberries, tarragon, vanilla, yogurt, wine
Substitutions
fresh apricots = same amount reconstituted dried apricots, peaches or nectarines