¿Qué es 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."
¿A qué sabe 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)
Información Nutricional
Per 3 medium apricots (105g)El Secreto del Chef
To easily peel apricots for smooth purees or jams, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Apricot
El mejor sustituto para Apricot es Peach, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Mejor | 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) |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Apricot
- Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color.
- Avoid green or overly soft fruit.
- Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Apricot?
- Almonds
- pistachios
- honey
- vanilla
- ginger
- rosemary
- lamb
- chicken
- goat cheese
- yogurt.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Apricot?
Sweet, Tart, Floral, Slightly Musky Sweet|Fruity|Floral
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Apricot?
El mejor sustituto es Peach (1:1). Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Apricot?
Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color. Avoid green or overly soft fruit. Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.