White Apricot

White apricots are generally small stone fruits that have a round, ovate, to oval shape with a curved base and shoulders. The fruit’s skin is thin, smooth, taut, and velvety, coated in a light fuzz, ranging in color from light green-white, almost translucent, to pale yellow. The skin is also blushed with pink or red hues, depending on the variety. Underneath the surface, the flesh is pale yellow to white and is semi-firm, aqueous, dense, and succulent, encasing a central dark brown pit. White apricots generally emit a light aroma when ripe and are known for their high sugar content and low acidity. Each White apricot variety may bear a slightly different flavor, but in general, the fruits contain a sugary-sweet, honeyed taste with a subtle tang masked with syrupy, candy, and nectar-like nuances.