Savor Thoughts on Apricots
Sep 23, 2025
Dive into the sunny world of apricots, where botany meets culinary delight! The hosts explore the fruit's fascinating origins and global production, revealing surprising stats and vibrant festivals. They discuss cultural significance and recent climate challenges impacting yields, particularly in Turkey. Listener mail adds flavor, sharing tea rituals and unique pairing ideas, like cheese and lamb. Join the juicy conversation that celebrates this delicate stone fruit!
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How To Use Apricots In Cooking
- Use apricots fresh, dried, canned, or in jams to add bright tartness to desserts and savory dishes.
- Pair them with fatty meats, tangy cheeses, vinegars, or nuts to balance richness.
Global Production Snapshot
- U.S. apricot production is small (≈42,000 tons in 2021) with most grown in California and some in Washington.
- Turkey leads global production and supplies most dried apricots worldwide.
Apricot Festivals In California
- Patterson, California hosts an Apricot Fiesta with contests like apricot pie eating and baking categories.
- Moorpark, California celebrates the Moorpark variety that once grew abundantly there.
