Apricot
The apricot food that starts with A is a very old fruit, already present in China more than 5000 years ago. It was introduced into the Western world by Alexander the Great, after having taken the Silk Road. The Arabs then propagated it in the Mediterranean basin. It was imported to USA from Italy in the middle of the 15th century. However, its culture did not really develop until the 18th century. Today there is a great diversity of apricots.Discover some varieties: Early Blush (very early variety), Lambert in n ° 1, Jumbo cot, Bergarouge, Bergeron. All of them have a flavor of their own.
Its nutritional contributions
Nutritional value of the food that starts with A
The apricot provides 47 kcal / 100 g. Apricot is one of the fruits richest in carotene (which is transformed in your body into vitamin A). Apricot is a good source of vitamin C and contributes to your daily fiber intake.
Its high season
High season of this food
Fresh: June to August, with peak production from mid-June to mid-July.
Dried: all year
Choose it well, keep it better
Choose it well, keep it better Buy it ripe, fleshy, and well-scented and supple to the touch. An apricot picked green does not ripen. Store it for 2 days in ambient air and 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. If you cook it, prefer cooking in the microwave or in a pan that better respects its tender flesh. If you want to freeze it: wash it first and then dry it. Cut it in half and pit it. Lay the halves flat on a platter and place it in the freezer. When the halves are cold hard, put in a bag. You will be able to consume it all year round.
If the apricot is delicious plain, you can also enjoy it in a compote (cook it for 15 minutes over low heat in a saucepan with a water base or in the microwave), in a pie, flan, or foil or steamed, …. At its peak season, think about preparing jams to brighten up your winter breakfasts. Pair it also with white meats or dishes in tajine-type sauce. He enjoys the company of herbs and spices. Let your imagination run wild … Here are some suggestions:
Cook a pork tenderloin with a mixture of fresh apricots (The food that starts with A), dried apricots and raisins: a delight.
For a successful pie: sprinkle your dough with powdered almonds or crumbled cookies (which will absorb the juice lost by the fruit during cooking) and place the apricot halves on the skin side on the dough.
Simply associate it with melon or red fruits (raspberries …). Finally, treat yourself with a delicious clafoutis.