The Apricot Desserts Cookbook
By Big Ideas Press
The
Apricot Desserts Cookbook
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Apricots
Prunus armeniaca
Apricots are circular stone fruits with an orangish, golden-yellow color. The fruits grow on small trees belonging to the peach family. Apricot trees thrive in warm temperate zones and can reach a height of 20 to 25 feet over their lifetime.
Ancient
civilizations in the Middle East, India, and China considered
apricots not only a staple in their diet but a ”blessed seed from
the sun” capable of bestowing prophetic powers to all those who sat
under its tree. Chinese philosophers, Lao Tse and Confucius developed
their beliefs under such a tree and attributed their philosophical
gifts to the fruit. Greeks and Romans worshiped the apricot for its
beauty and delectable juice, preparing the fresh, golden fruit for
holiday celebrations and ceremonial dishes.
Fresh
Apricots
Purchasing - Choose apricots that are
plump, fairly firm and golden to yellowish-orange in color.