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National Apricot Day Apricot lovers from all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th. The apricot’s velvety flesh is similar to that of their relative the peach. The texture of the golden-orange fruit is more firm and the flavor more tart than its cousin. This versatile fruit is enjoyed fresh, canned and dried. Apricots are found the world over, but originated in northeastern China near the Russian border in ancient times and were later introduced to Europe and Armenia. The apricot found its way to North American when English colonists settled in Virginia. The fruit was brought further west by Spanish explorers and missionaries where the fruit is grown commercially today. The apricot tree can grow to 45 feet if left unpruned. It produces white, pink or red blossoms and is a winter hardy tree. However, early frosts can damage the fruit. Fresh apricots are packed with nutrients. A 1 cup serving of apricot halves contains 60% of the daily allowance of Vitamin A, and 26% of the daily allowance for Vitamin C. Other vitamins in this low-calorie snack include Vitamin B-6, Magnesium, Iron and Calcium and is also an excellent source of fiber. With its unique flavor, the apricot is a versatile ingredient lending itself to both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for snacking, apricots are best fresh off the tree but are also found in markets the year round. Dried, they are delicious in healthy granola or a salad. I also make Apricot filled Buttercookies along with Brandyed cream cheese stuffed Apricot halves for the holidays. |
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1/8/2019 7:53 pm |
Mix some brandy, sugar, and nutmeg in with some cream cheese to fill the canned halves for the holiday.
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1/8/2019 7:55 pm |
I'll make jelly from a can of apricots for the butter cookies .
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1/8/2019 7:56 pm |
Apricot Tarts with Pistachios too!
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1/8/2019 7:56 pm |
Fricken windy here all day and into the night.
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1/8/2019 7:59 pm |
so what exactly is the recipe for the buttercookies?? Read in the paper where today is National Bubble Bath Day. Was eagerly looking forward to your take on that!!! Still time to grab farmboi and jump in the tub
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So I need to take a good long, bubble bath and then use my apricot facial scrub? lol
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Apricots are very versatile and quite delicious. I Like your recipe ideas. Now if I just had a few apricots lying around.
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1/8/2019 9:53 pm |
so what exactly is the recipe for the buttercookies?? Read in the paper where today is National Bubble Bath Day. Was eagerly looking forward to your take on that!!! Still time to grab farmboi and jump in the tub
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1/8/2019 9:55 pm |
So I need to take a good long, bubble bath and then use my apricot facial scrub? lol
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1/8/2019 9:58 pm |
Apricots are very versatile and quite delicious. I Like your recipe ideas. Now if I just had a few apricots lying around.
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The Apricot Tarts with Pistachios sounds delicious and with some left over Christmas gingerbread cookies too [image]
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1/9/2019 12:50 am |
The Apricot Tarts with Pistachios sounds delicious and with some left over Christmas gingerbread cookies too [image]
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I have apricot trees cuz I luv apricots! Just apricots off the tree, canned apricots, dehydrated apricots and also apricot cobbler!
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1/9/2019 4:29 pm |
I have apricot trees cuz I luv apricots! Just apricots off the tree, canned apricots, dehydrated apricots and also apricot cobbler!
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Fuzzy butt peach would be nice!
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1/14/2019 12:00 pm |
Fuzzy butt peach would be nice!
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