fallen apricots (forum)

Lee starts with ...
can you ripen apricots if they have been blown off the tree?


Time: 12th December 2010 4:33pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
Hi Lee,
I'm 99% sure the answer is 'no'.
However I *have* heard that you can still use them. In fact the Japanese use unripe apricots of a particular variety to make a liqueur.
http://www.australianethnobotany.com/viewtopic.php?t=1321&sid=faaa60842f8797bed08b528efc873bb9

And the famous Mrs. Beeton listed a 'Compote of Apricots' made with green apricots and sugar.
I've never tried either of these recipes, so I cannot tell you whether they are worth making.


Time: 12th December 2010 11:04pm

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Hayden says...
I'm pretty sure when we buy apricots from the fruit markets they are the right colour but don't taste right for a few days. We put it down to the not being fully ripe

Time: 13th December 2010 8:30am

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Julie says...
Lee, it may depend on how close to ripening they are. If they have a good colour they will ripen a bit, but not as well as on the tree.

I pick under-ripe apricots to make jam - it sets really well and has a lovely tart, fruity flavour. You can also cook a bit and freeze for pies etc.

Time: 13th December 2010 2:57pm

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