Did You Know

The apricot originated in northeastern China near the Russian border. The Romans brought apricots into Europe through Anatolia around 70 B.C. while Spanish missionaries are credited with bringing seeds to the West Coast, where most of the U.S. apricots are grown today.

apricots on limb

Apricots

 Apricots

Characteristics
Appearance:

Bright yellow to orange, nearly fuzzless, often with a red blush

Texture & Firmness:

Soft flesh

Internal Character:

Bright yellow flesh

Flavor:

Sweet-tart

Shape:

Round to oblong with a prominent suture

Size:

Small to medium

Uses:

Best fresh, but can be used in salads and other recipes that call for them

sweet ApricotsApricots are drupes, or stone fruits, and are closely related to cherries, plums, peaches, and nectarines. They are bright yellow to orange, nearly fuzz-less, and have an occasional red blush. They are smaller in size than peaches and nectarines and well-known for having balanced sweet-tart flavors. Apricots are great for fresh eating, salads, freezing, canning, and baking.

Apricots by the hand full!

The majority of Stemilt’s apricots are grown organically and marketed under the Artisan Organics label. Stemilt harvests apricots from Washington state between late June and early September.