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Aug.10,2011My family and I were out for a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll when suddenly I spotted a fruit tree. By now, my kids and hubby are so used to me coveting my neighbour’s fruit (isn’t that one of the 7 mortal sins?!) that they just groan and walk on. But this tree was different. This tree had yellow fruit. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be an apricot tree.
That got everyone’s attention! We stood and admired the tree for a moment and then strolled on wondering what fabulous recipes the homeowner had in mind for their golden gems.
Shortly after we got home, I typed up a lovely note to the homeowner to inquire about the tree and if I could take some photos, what their favourite apricot recipes were and if they needed any help picking those apricots. Of course, I left my name and phone number in case they wanted to contact me.
Much to my delight the homeowner called several days later and gave me permission to take pictures and to harvest the apricots! Yippee!
By the time I got back to the apricots, the wind and rain had knocked the ripe ones to the ground (when they’re ripe, there’s a very limited picking time). I harvested a small batch which are still not quite ripe (notice the green tinge). I have them covered and resting on my counter. Hopefully in a few days they’ll become soft and ripe. In the meantime, I have to look for some recipes that I can include in “The Guide to Backyard Fruit”.
Do you have any family favourite apricot recipes?
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Wonderful, keep it up thanks.
Wow! Did you happen to find out the variety? Also, I’m assuming it was in a sunny location.
No, the homeowner didn’t know and I don’t know enough to be able to distinguish.
Made some blueberry apricot cobbler and a blueberry apricot parfait with them this weekend. Sadly, leaving them on the counter to soften also gave the worms time to hatch (eew!).