Apricots
Apricots are those beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber that are one of the first signs of summer.
Relatives to peaches, apricots are small, golden orange fruits, with velvety skin and flesh, not too juicy but definitely smooth and sweet. Some describe their flavor as almost musky, with a faint tartness that lies somewhere between a peach and a plum. One of the most widely grown apple varieties in the world, and a mainstay of the supermarket apple selection - not least because it is available year round from northern and southern hemisphere suppliers.

Storage
» Store apricots at room temperature until ripe then in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for 3-5 days.

Handling & Preparation
» Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day.
» Avoid placing apricots on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.
» Always limit the time the product is out of refrigeration.