Rarely peeled, with small stones that slip simply from their flesh with a single cut of the knife, their sweet-tart flavour and their snacking-suitable size make apricots a summer favourite. Apricots are among the first of the stone fruits to arrive in July. Seek out apricots with rosy, golden colour and fruit that yields to slight pressure. Once ripe, eat them up or put them to work in these quick recipes — one savoury, one sweet — to make them sing.
Apricot endive boats
These fresh and crunchy two-bite salad appetizers are perfect for a summer barbecue. The sweetness of the honey and umami of the cheese complements the slightly sour tang of apricot.
Gluten-free almond apricot cake
This scrumptious cake is simple to make and has the added benefit of being gluten-free as it uses almond flour. Its rich, almost candy-like texture is achieved by beating the yolks and whites of the...
