When are Apricots in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
In the United States, apricots are mostly grown in California, Indiana and Washington. Fresh apricots are yellow, orange or red in color and can be baked, broiled, or sautéed and added to sweet and savory dishes. Leave apricots at room temperature until ripe and then refrigerate.
Fun fact: Apricot trees can produce fruit for 25 years.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- All About Apricots – Brochure (PDF, 2.8 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Apricot Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.1 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Apricots Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Apricot Handout (PDF, 41KB). Montana State University Extension. Buy Eat Live Better.
- Canned Apricots Handout (PDF, 1.0 MB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Apricot Lesson Plans, Recipes, and Student Handouts. South Dakota Department of Health.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Very Berry Muesli. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Apple Cake. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Finger Fruits and Nuts. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Apricots. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 apricot ( 35g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 17 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 4 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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