What is Dried Apricots?
Dried apricots are dried from the fresh fruit. When fresh, the apricot is juicy, with a slightly fuzzy skin. Dried apricots are oblong, wrinkled and less than 1 inch across and roughly 1 inch in length. These dried fruits have a small indent in their middle. They are often an apricot color; a golden peachy tone. Sulfur dioxide is responsible for the apricots maintaining their color, though it does take away from the sweetness of the fruit. This compound is added during the drying process. Some apricots are dried without preservatives and these are brown and very sweet, with a slightly tart edge.