Other
Apricot
The fruit of Prunus armeniaca, a small stone fruit with orange flesh and a single pit. The skin can be fuzzy.
Origin
Native to Central Asia and long grown around the Mediterranean and in other temperate orchards.
Flavour
Sweet-tart, floral, and musky when ripe.
How to use it
Eat ripe fruit raw, or halve and roast it. Underripe apricots cook better than they eat.
Storage
Ripen them at room temperature, then refrigerate.
Recipes using it
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