Apricots
June 2026
Check out some creative dishes with apricots below:
Sautéed Apricots in Salad
Sautéing apricots is an interesting experiment. The juices flow, carrying over into whatever else it’s cooking with (in this case, almonds). The flavor ended up being magical and truly made the salad.
Apricot Upside Down Cake
There’s no shortage of desserts you can make with apricots. In fact, most of the dishes I’d researched for apricots were desserts. But this cake was something special. Instead of its more tropical cousin pineapple, the more subtle tones of apricot made this a lovely addition to the upside down cake canon.
Miso Ramen with Asparagus, Sautéed Tofu & Edamame
Ramen dishes are always a great way to have fun in the kitchen. Literally anything can go in them! In this version, a miso and soy milk broth is the base while high-protein edamame and tofu come together with thin sprigs of asparagus.
Cool Facts about Apricots
Why are some asparagus white?
White asparagus is a delicacy mostly in Germany, where various farms create ‘hillings’ where asparagus grows completely underground. The lack of sunlight accounts for the white color and the change in flavor. In all other respects however, they’re the same as green asparagus.
How long have humans been cultivating asparagus?
Ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean regions had been harvesting wild asparagus as far back as 3000 B.C. The Romans grew it and dispersed it across Europe. One of Emperor Augustus’s phrases actually features the plant: “faster than cooking asparagus” meant to do something quickly.
What vitamins does asparagus have?
Asparagus are high in Vitamin K (a crucial vitamin for bone health and preventing blood clotting) and Folate (or B9). It is also an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber.
How fast do asparagus grow?
Growing asparagus, from seedling to edible plant, actually takes three years. Though you’ll see spears in the first two years, asparagus isn’t edible until it’s third year of growing.
A single spear however, can grow up to 10 inches in one sunny day!
