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[[Image:Apricot.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fresh apricot]]
[[Image:Apricot.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Fresh apricot]]
[[Image:Wachauer Marille.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Wachauer Marille]]
[[Image:Wachauer Marille.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Wachauer Marille]]
The Apricot is a species of Prunus, classified with the [[plum]] in the subgenus Prunus. The native range is most likely in northern and western China and Central Asia, possibly also Korea and Japan. The Apricot has a distinctively sour flavour.  Dried apricots are a useful cookery ingredient.  They store well in an air-tight container. They are high in [[Dietary fibre|fibre]].  
The Apricot is a species of Prunus, classified with the [[plum]] in the subgenus Prunus. The native range is most likely in northern and western China and Central Asia, possibly also Korea and Japan. The Apricot has a distinctively sour flavour.  Dried apricots are a useful cookery ingredient.  They store well in an airtight container. They are high in [[Dietary fibre|fibre]].  
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==Wachauer Marille [[g.U.]] apricots==
==Wachauer Marille [[g.U.]] apricots==
These are EU protected apricots from Austria.  The fruit are mainly of the local variety "Klosterneuburger Marille", medium sized, 45 to 60 g in weight, specific gravity generally over 1.0. Coneshaped fruit of a [[honey]]-yellow colour, half or more of the fruit reddened, often with brown or red patches, high in [[pectin]], acid and [[sugar]].  
These are EU protected apricots from Austria.  The fruit are mainly of the local variety "Klosterneuburger Marille", medium sized, 45 to 60 g in weight, specific gravity generally over 1.0. Coneshaped fruit of a [[honey]]-yellow colour, half or more of the fruit reddened, often with brown or red patches, high in [[pectin]], acid and [[sugar]].  


The apricots are produced in the  Wachau - Mautem - Krems area.  The unmistakeable quality of the Wachauer Qualitätsmarille is the result of the regional climate and soil and a century of cultivation (selection and combination of varieties and the grafting stock used). The coincidence of various
The apricots are produced in the  Wachau - Mautem - Krems area.  The unmistakable quality of the Wachauer Qualitätsmarille is the result of the regional climate and soil and a century of cultivation (selection and combination of varieties and the grafting stock used). The coincidence of various
climates (Pannonic Basin and Waldviertel, closeness to the Danube - the so-called "aroma belt"), together with the great difference between daytime and night-time temperatures, particularly at the time when the apricots are ripening, has a direct effect on the taste, aroma and nutrient content of the fruit. In addition to its commercial value, apricot farming in the Wachau is also very important for tourism, as the spring landscape is characterised by wide expanses of flowering apricot trees.
climates (Pannonic Basin and Waldviertel, closeness to the Danube - the so called "aroma belt"), together with the great difference between daytime and night-time temperatures, particularly at the time when the apricots are ripening, has a direct effect on the taste, aroma and nutrient content of the fruit. In addition to its commercial value, apricot farming in the Wachau is also very important for tourism, as the spring landscape is characterised by wide expanses of flowering apricot trees.


The name "Marille" for apricots can be traced back to the year 1509 in the area described under point 5c. In 1890 the Marille was introduced to Wachau on a large scale as a commercial crop (in addition to wine and flax). Since then, apricot growing has been an important industry in this region.
The name "Marille" for apricots can be traced back to the year 1509 in the area described under point 5c. In 1890 the Marille was introduced to Wachau on a large scale as a commercial crop (in addition to wine and flax). Since then, apricot growing has been an important industry in this region.


The stock plants are apricot seedlings, myrobalan and other Prunus specially adapted to the regional soil conditions. The most common method of
The stock plants are apricot seedlings, myrobalan and other Prunus specially adapted to the regional soil conditions. The most common method of
cultivation is that of a metre high stem with a round, pyramid-shaped or hollow crown. (Plant spacing 5-7 m x 4-6 m, 250 - 500 trees/hectare). Integrated production methods have been introduced for tree cultivation and care. The [[fruit]] is harvested by hand, which is very labour-intensive, and limits the cultivated area per farm. The [[fruit]]'s pattern of ripening means that frequent harvesting is required, up to 5 times a year, with only tree-ripe or fully ripe [[fruits]] being picked on each occasion according to the form of marketing (direct sales/wholesale).
cultivation is that of a metre high stem with a round, pyramid-shaped or hollow crown. (Plant spacing 5 to 7 m x 4 to 6 m, 250 - 500 trees/hectare). Integrated production methods have been introduced for tree cultivation and care. The [[fruit]] is harvested by hand, which is very labour-intensive, and limits the cultivated area per farm. The [[fruit]]'s pattern of ripening means that frequent harvesting is required, up to 5 times a year, with only tree-ripe or fully ripe [[fruits]] being picked on each occasion according to the form of marketing (direct sales/wholesale).


Reference: [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=779 The European Commission]
Reference: [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=779 The European Commission]
== How much does one cup of apricots weigh? ==
== How much does one cup of apricots weigh? ==
''Estimated [[Generic_conversion_table#Volume|US cup]] to weight equivalents:''
''Estimated [[Generic_conversion_table#Volume|US cup]] to weight equivalents:''
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|Fresh Apricots (sliced)||1 Cup||225 g||8 oz
    <td><div align="center">1</div></td>
|- style="background: #e6e6fa;"
    <td>225 grams</td>
|Fresh Apricots (chopped / diced)||1 Cup||150 g||&gt; 5 oz
    <td>8 ounces</td>
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|Cooked Apricots (chopped / diced)||1 Cup||75 g||3 oz
   
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|Dried Apricots||1 Cup||150 g||&gt; 5 oz
    <td>Apricots</td>
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    <td>fresh/raw - chopped/diced</td>
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    <td><div align="center">1</div></td>
 
    <td>150 grams</td>
    <td>&gt; 5 ounces</td>
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    <td>Apricots</td>
    <td>cooked - chopped/diced</td>
    <td><div align="center">1</div></td>
    <td>75 grams</td>
    <td>3 ounces</td>
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    <td>Apricots</td>
    <td>dried</td>
    <td><div align="center">1</div></td>
    <td>150 grams</td>
    <td>&gt; 5 ounces</td>
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Every [[ingredient]] has a cups to ounces or grams conversion table. Search for the ingredient, cup to weight conversions are at the end of each ingredient page.


We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]].
We also have a [[generic conversion table]] and a [[portions per person lookup]].
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