Apricot, the tasty summer fruit! When fresh, its aroma fills our kitchen and inspires for great culinary creations! It is one of the healthiest fruits in the world, loaded with all sorts of nutritious and absolutely useful components for our body. It is estimated that 100 grams of fresh apricots give 12% of Vitamin C, 12% of Vitamin A and 6% of Potassium that is required by our body – all with less than 50 calories. We can enjoy it in many ways – in recipes for desserts, jams, plain, or even in tasty drinks! Let’s learn more about this favorite summer fruit:
Fresh from the garden
Late spring to late summer (in Greece).
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Potassium
Fiber
Vitamin C
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Iron
Calcium
Proteins
Carotene
Antioxidants
How is it good for us
Protects and enhances vision
Dissolves fat and increases metabolism
Strengthens digestive process
Protects the heart and increases good cholesterol
Removes toxins
Shields our body from anemia
Brightens our skin
Strengthens bones
Tips
When buying apricots, choose the ones in good condition that are not scratched or crinkled.
Apricots don’t need peeling before eating; just make sure you thoroughly wash them with water.
Fast meal with apricot
Prepare a platter with Horio graviera cheese, along with fresh or dried apricots and other summer fruits (strawberries, grapes), sprinkle with TOP Balsamic Cream and serve.
In yogurt, add honey and fresh apricots and a few nuts.
Fresh or dried apricots can also be added in salads.
In a blender, put some fresh apricots, beat well, put juice in a glass with lots of ice and enjoy a cool fresh apricot juice.
