Agrimontana Candied Half Apricots (Mezze Albicocche Candite) are soft apricot halves, pitted before candying and preserved in a light syrup. The fruit is selected and packed by hand, creating large, attractive pieces of candied apricot for pastry and specialty baking.
Use them whole or cut to size in panettone, plumcake, cakes, tarts, pastries and enriched doughs, or pair them with chocolate for desserts and decoration. The package identifies the product as gluten free.
Storage: Vacuum sealed. A few minutes before use, open the tray and mix the product. Refrigerate after opening at 0–6°C / 32–43°F. Best before: see label.
They are apricot halves that are pitted before candying and preserved in syrup. Agrimontana sorts and packs the retail product by hand.
What can I use these candied apricots for?
They are excellent for panettone, plumcake, cakes, tarts, pastries, enriched doughs, chocolate desserts and decorative pastry applications. They can be used whole or cut into smaller pieces depending on the recipe.
Are the apricots pitted?
Yes. Agrimontana describes the apricots as being pitted before candying. However, the package warns that pit fragments may occasionally be present, so the fruit should still be checked before use.
Are Agrimontana Candied Half Apricots gluten free?
Yes. The retail package explicitly identifies the product as gluten free.
What are the ingredients?
Apricots, glucose-fructose syrup and sugar.
Do I need to drain or prepare the apricots before using them?
The product is sold as drained candied fruit. Agrimontana recommends opening the vacuum-sealed tray a few minutes before use and mixing the product.
How should I store the apricots after opening?
Refrigerate after opening at 0–6°C / 32–43°F. For the unopened product, follow the best-before date printed on the package.
Why does the package mention possible pit fragments?
Although the apricots are pitted before candying, Agrimontana notes that occasional pit fragments may remain. Check the fruit before incorporating it into a finished product.
