It’s fruit trivia time! Which fruit originated in China 4,000 years ago and is a relative of the peach? Your first guess might be the nectarine, right? It is, in fact, the petite and beloved apricot- a fruit rich in vitamins A & C. It made its way slowly westward from China, through the Mediterranean, and finally over to North America, where it mainly settled in California. California produces 95% of our country’s apricots. Yum!
How do you want to enjoy an apricot today?
- Grab your fruit knife and cut yourself a fresh slice
- Make a yummy tart or homemade preserves
- Have an afternoon snack of dried apricots
- Use your fruit knife to chop some into your morning granola
- Plant a tree
