These Old-Fashioned Apricot Hand Pies are the very definition of homespun comfort — crisp, flaky pastry wrapped around a golden, jammy fruit filling. Made with dried apricots simmered in sugar and butter until rich and fragrant, they’re perfect for summer picnics, bake sales, or afternoon tea. Easy to pack, easy to share, and impossible to...Read More
These buttery, crumb-topped Apricot Bars capture the essence of summer in every bite. Made with fragrant, sun-ripened Blenheim apricots, a beloved heritage variety prized for its exceptional flavor, these bars strike a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The filling is gently cooked to a jam-like consistency, then layered between a tender oat crumble crust....Read More
Few desserts capture the taste of summer quite like a bubbling Apricot Crisp fresh from the oven. Sweet-tart apricots bake down into a luscious, jammy filling beneath a buttery brown sugar and oat topping that crisps beautifully as it bakes. It’s a rustic, effortless dessert that celebrates the fleeting apricot season — perfect served warm...Read More
This refreshing Apricot Pineapple Smoothie comes from farmers market vendor Darline Pulido-Alicea of Pulido Farms in Hollister, California. Made with sweet Blenheim apricots, juicy pineapple, and fresh strawberries, it’s a bright and nourishing blend that captures the flavor of summer. Add a touch of protein or flaxseed oil for an energizing start to your day....Read More
This fresh Apricot Almond kuchen is sort of a cross between a flan and a fruit-filled pancake. It’s not too sweet, and is delicious as a dessert or even for breakfast or brunch! If you don’t have fresh apricots, feel free to substitute sliced peaches or nectarines. For Crust: In a food processor bowl, combine:...Read More
When it comes to apricots, no variety is more beloved — or more elusive — than Blenheim apricots. This heirloom gem, often called a true California treasure, has a long and flavorful history. First introduced to California’s Santa Clara Valley in the 1880s, Blenheims found their perfect home in the region’s warm days, cool nights,...Read More
Blenheim apricots are prized for their rich, honeyed flavor and natural sweetness, making them a perfect choice for homemade jam. This recipe captures their peak-season taste in a luscious spread that’s both bright and fragrant. A touch of lemon balances the sweetness, while a hint of vanilla adds depth. Slather it on buttered toast, swirl...Read More
This vibrant couscous salad combines sweet and savory flavors for a refreshing side dish that works beautifully year-round. Tender pearl couscous is tossed with chewy dried apricots, fresh mint, and crunchy pistachios, then finished with a light golden balsamic dressing. The result is a salad that’s slightly sweet, tangy, and nutty—perfect alongside grilled chicken, lamb,...Read More
Stone fruit season has finally arrived! The market booths are filled with sweet, juicy peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots, pluots, and apriums. Did you know California grows about 90 percent of the nectarines and plums produced in the US and approximately 70 percent of all the peaches? A Bounty of Varieties With over 200 varieties of...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup dried apricots 3 cups red lentils 10 cups vegetable or chicken stock, plus more if needed 6 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper,...Read More
