Apricot

Because their skins are so thin, they are rarely peeled. To remove the pit, cut around the seam to the pit with a sharp paring… Read More »How Do You Peel And Cut Apricots?

What is the difference, or are they really just the same thing? Jam is made using fruit and sugar, while jelly consists mainly of fruit… Read More »Is Apricot Spread The Same As Jam?

Apricot preserves are a type of jelly made by slowly simmering fresh apricots with sugar and water. Usually preserves have larger chunks of the fruit… Read More »What Does Apricot Preserves Mean?

This is a fungal issue affecting stone fruit. It is seen as small dark spots on immature fruit, becoming round brown freckles, sometimes scabby, on… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Apricots With Brown Spots?

It’s best to enjoy apricots whole and unpeeled, as the skin boasts large amounts of fiber and nutrients. Be sure to discard the stone, as… Read More »Do You Eat The Skin On Apricots?

Apricots will turn brown when exposed to air, even air in a sealed, sterile jar. To keep the fruit from turning brown, when you get… Read More »How Do You Keep Apricots From Turning Brown?

Do not refrigerate apricots until they are fully ripe – allowing to ripen at room temperature will result in more flavorful, juicy apricots. To extend… Read More »How Do You Keep Apricots Fresh In The Refrigerator?

What is this? Unripe apricots need 1 to 2 days on the counter until they ripen. Once ripe, apricots last another 1 to 2 days… Read More »How Long Do Apricots Last Room Temperature?

Light colored fruits such as apples, peaches, apricots and bananas darken when cut and exposed to air. The browning action is a natural occurrence in… Read More »Do Cut Apricots Turn Brown?

Apricot pit burn, also referred to as ‘stone burn’ in apricots, is a when the flesh surrounding the apricot stone, or pit, browns and begins… Read More »Can You Eat Apricots With Pit Burn?