Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'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."
Quel goût a le/la/l'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)
Valeurs nutritionnelles
Per 3 medium apricots (105g)Le secret du 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.
Substituts & Proportions pour Apricot
Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Apricot est Peach, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
| Substitut | Proportion | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Meilleur | 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) |
Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Apricot
- Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color.
- Avoid green or overly soft fruit.
- Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.
Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Apricot ?
- Almonds
- pistachios
- honey
- vanilla
- ginger
- rosemary
- lamb
- chicken
- goat cheese
- yogurt.
Questions fréquentes
Quel goût a le Apricot ?
Sweet, Tart, Floral, Slightly Musky Sweet|Fruity|Floral
Quel est un bon substitut pour Apricot ?
Le meilleur substitut est Peach (1:1). Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
Comment choisir et conserver le Apricot ?
Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color. Avoid green or overly soft fruit. Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.