Was ist Apricot?
A small, soft, and slightly fuzzy stone fruit with a distinct sweet-tart flavor, related to peaches and plums.
"A golden jewel of summer, its delicate balance of sweetness and acidity makes it superb in both sweet desserts and savory dishes."
Wie schmeckt Apricot?
Sweet, Tart, Floral, Slightly Musky
- Taste
- Sweet, Tart, Fruity
- Texture
- Velvety (skin), Juicy, Soft, Slightly fibrous
- Aroma
- Sweet, Fruity, Floral
- Acidity
- Medium
Technical Metrics
Peak Season
May to August (Northern Hemisphere)
Primary Use
Fresh eating, jams, desserts, dried fruit
Vitamin A Content (per 100g)
~1926 IU (from beta-carotene)
Nährwertangaben
Per 3 medium apricots (105g)Geheimtipp des Chefs
To easily peel apricots for smooth purees or jams, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath.
Apricot Ersatz & Verhältnisse
Der beste Ersatz für Apricot ist Peach, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
| Ersatz | Verhältnis | Am besten geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Am besten | 1:1 | Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes. |
| Nectarine | 1:1 | Smooth-skinned peach, offers similar flavor and texture, good for fresh eating or baking. |
| Plum | 1:1 | Similar tartness and juiciness, but darker skin and flesh, good for jams or tarts. |
| Dried Apricots (rehydrated) | 1:2 (dried:fresh) |
Wie man Apricot auswählt & lagert
- Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color.
- Avoid green or overly soft fruit.
- Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.
Womit passt Apricot gut zusammen?
- Almonds
- pistachios
- honey
- vanilla
- ginger
- rosemary
- lamb
- chicken
- goat cheese
- yogurt.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Apricot?
Sweet, Tart, Floral, Slightly Musky Sweet|Fruity|Floral
Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Apricot?
Der beste Ersatz ist Peach (1:1). Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
Wie wählt und lagert man Apricot?
Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color. Avoid green or overly soft fruit. Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.