Apricots should be well-formed and fairly firm. Pick apricots that are dark yellow or yellow-orange in color.
Apricots are very fragile.
They should not be handled roughly or stored at high room temperatures. To ripen apricots, place them in a sealed plastic or paper bag and keep them at room temperature. Avoid apricots that are dull looking, soft, mushy or extremely firm. Bruised areas will be obviously brown. Inc. All rights reserved.