REEDLEY, Calif. — “Apriums are a combination of apricots and plums, with more apricot than plum. While most apriums will taste mainly just of apricot, our unique varieties have hints of raspberries and plums, like fruit juice without the added sugar. Their flesh is juicier and firmer, and they make the perfect summer snack,” says Family Tree Farms in Reedley, CA.
“Family Tree Farms was founded and is operated by three generations of farmers with a mission to ‘consistently produce, package and market the most flavorful fruit in the world. As new generations and leadership partners join the legacy, each represents his own expertise and bears the distinct responsibility to uphold this mission. They bring new ideas and innovations for enriching the lives of our employees, our communities and our ecosystems as we continue to feed the world. We do this through leading by example and having the humility to share our success, while learning when and where we fall short.’”
“Family Tree Farms is renowned for producing some of the most flavorful fruits globally. Committed to quality, integrity, and safety in their growing, packing, and shipping processes, the farm offers a diverse range of fruits, including Satsumas, Blueberries, Plumcots, Apriums, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Blackberries, and Raspberries.”
“Apriums were developed in the late 1980s by Floyd Zaiger of Zaiger Genetics, in Modesto, CA. In fact, aprium is a federally registered trademark for the name of the fruit and the process by which it is grown. Genetically, the aprium’s parentage is 25 percent plum and 75 percent apricot.”
“Orange-fleshed apriums possess a fuzzy exterior and taste like an apricot, but they’ll be a touch sweeter, juicier, and firmer. Apriums have a longer growing season than plumcots. You can find them in farmers markets and grocery stores from mid-May to September. Like plumcots, apriums are ripe when firm but with a light spring when pressure is applied. They’re quite aromatic when ready to be eaten,” says AllRecipes.
“Apriums make a wonderful snack, but are also excellent in salads. Aprium fruits are an excellent source of vitamins A and C and fiber. They are also a source of calcium, iron, and protein. Substitute apriums for stone fruit in salads, pies, cakes, tarts, crisps, puddings, preserves, or enjoy them in their natural state.”
