O Que É 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."
Qual o Sabor de 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)
Informação Nutricional
Per 3 medium apricots (105g)Segredo do 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.
Substitutos e Proporções de Apricot
O melhor substituto para Apricot é Peach, usado na proporção de 1:1. Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
| Substituto | Proporção | Melhor para |
|---|---|---|
| Peach Melhor | 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) |
Como Escolher e Armazenar Apricot
- Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color.
- Avoid green or overly soft fruit.
- Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.
O Que Combina Bem Com Apricot?
- Almonds
- pistachios
- honey
- vanilla
- ginger
- rosemary
- lamb
- chicken
- goat cheese
- yogurt.
Perguntas frequentes
Qual o sabor de Apricot?
Sweet, Tart, Floral, Slightly Musky Sweet|Fruity|Floral
Qual é um bom substituto para Apricot?
O melhor substituto é Peach (1:1). Similar fuzzy skin, juicy flesh, and sweet-tart flavor; excellent in most recipes.
Como escolher e armazenar Apricot?
Choose plump, firm apricots with a uniform color. Avoid green or overly soft fruit. Ripe apricots yield slightly to gentle pressure.