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'Summer on a plate': 12 delicious ways to enjoy stone fruit
Peaches and apricots are ripe here, ripe now. They’re perfect for everything from sandwiches and salads to puddings
TL;DR
- Apricot orchards on the Isle of Wight are expecting a productive year, along with peaches.
- Ripe apricots are deep orange and sweeter, while pale flesh indicates they are not ready.
- Apricots and peaches pair well with mozzarella, basil, prosciutto, and smoked ham.
- Nigel Slater suggests peach, cucumber, and peanut salad, and roast chicken with peach and mint salad.
- Grilling stone fruit with oil, salt, or honey enhances their sweetness.
- Grilled fruit can be used in sandwiches with halloumi or as a substitute for nectarines.
- Apricots pair well with pork, lamb, and in desserts like granitas, puddings with ricotta, or jams.
- Cookbooks by Özlem Warren, a review of 'The Golovlyov Family', and instant couscous salad recipes are also mentioned.