Apricots

Rich and golden in colour, our apricots have a tangy, sweet flavour. Their natural sweetness and refreshing taste will leave you satisfied on a hot summer’s day.

The Okanagan’s unique climate is absolutely ideal for growing apricots.

Apricots are thought to be native to Armenia, dating back over 2,000 years. However, their native range may have also covered China and Japan. Alexander the Great brought apricots to Greece and General Lucullus brought them to Rome. Just visit a grocery store or a fruit stand in the summer, and you can bring them home too.

Apricots features

TASTE: sweet, tangy

FLESH: soft yet firm

BEST FOR: snacking, jams, pies & cobblers

Quick tip for Apricots

Ripen at 65-70° F/17-21°C away from direct sunlight.
Refrigerate unwashed and covered for up to one week.
For immediate use of fresh apricots, choose those that are firm in texture with a beautiful blush.
To ripen immature apricots, place them in a brown paper bag and fold closed.
To prepare apricots, rinse the fruit and cut lengthwise around the pit. Gently twist to separate the halves.

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All summer fruits