When the Season Offers Apricots -- Quand les abricots sont de saison

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I looked at them and kept wondering how it was possible to obtain such beautiful natural shades: Red and Yellow, into Orange. They simply inspired me to photograph them. Perfect to the taste, So juicy and sweet! Their fate? In a tart, As is typical of me. But you have to come back for this one. Really! I am addicted to how special it is.

43 Comments

  • Gracianne ·

    Il y a pire destin que de finir en si jolies tartes.
  • Christine (myplateoryours) ·

    Been away from reading blogs for a bit -- congratulations on all your pubs and the well deserved award! Yay you (and yay, apricots!)
  • Sweet Pea ·

    I just bought similar little tart tins and have been waiting to try them out - this will be just the thing. As it is the season ... I recently posted a recipe for 'apricot and rosemary' jam you might like :) www.asweetpea.wordpress.com
  • Chris ·

    I love apricots and have been cooking with them more than ever this year. Your tarts are stupendous!
  • lynda ·

    So glad you dropped by my blog or I would never have found you --- I adore the photos of the apricots, aren't they the most precious fruit! Beautiful Blog, really inspiring.
  • Emilie ·

    Fresh apricots are so delicious! The pictures look beautiful, as always. You are an amazing artist.
  • Jeanne ·

    I bought some apricots yesterday and spent the whole journey home marvelling at their subtle colouring. Too gorgeous! Your photos are truly inspiring, as always :)
  • Béa ·

    Thank you!
  • MyKitchhenInHalfCups ·

    Whee, first you blow my mind with the fresh apricots and then you zap me with the tarts Béa! Could I please have both. I need apricots today!
  • YOYO's Food ·

    Wow, i like it very much and i cook them before,also it isn't as beautiful as bea's http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_48c44d7501000bw9.html#
  • candy ·

    beautiful pictures! i especially like the daisies :)
  • Ales ·

    stunning pictures. Such a clean but warm contrast.
  • Orchidea ·

    I love apricots... unfortunately this year no good apricots arrived to Stockholm but I the nectarines (from Italy) are really good this summer. Beautiful photos! Ciao.
  • Rasa Malaysia ·

    Beautiful apricots...the reddish tint on the orange make them look oh-so-beautiful.
  • Jeni ·

    Oh, how beautiful. I wish I could taste those tarts!
  • Serge Lescouarnec ·

    Bea Why are they much more expensive than peaches for the past few seasons? I have to admit I don't buy abricots very often. Serge
  • Christina at Ramble Magazine ·

    Fresh apricots ... Never actually seen that -- I think. Odd, because I've always loved the dry ones, so one would think I bought them if I saw them. Got to go out and search. Beautiful pictures, Bea.
  • Annemarie ·

    I've never seen apricots quite like that, they look almost peachy. They're just beautiful. I definitely will come back to hear about the tart - there are plenty of apricots to be had lately and though I made (and blogged about) one apricot tart recently, I'm in search of another recipe.
  • Merisi's Vienna For Beginners ·

    Apricots! Such beautiful images. They really do this not only great looking, but also great tasting fruit justice. Tree-ripe, still warm from the sun, they are a great snack, cooked even more imature ones develop their magic fragrance. Yours look like the small-sized variety that is available here in Vienna, called Rosenmarillen (rose apricots). Rosenmarillen come from the Wachau Region, on the Danube, 40 miles west of Vienna. I like apricot tarts in any variety, best when combined with almonds in any form, or the apricot filled dumplings. I was looking for your tart recipe, but couldn't figure out where it is located. Will be back to look some more.
  • johanna ·

    oh i know i'd love this tart - i made apricot jam with pistachios last year, a heavenly combination! and if something looks as good as your tartlets, how could anyone resist at all?
  • Tartelette ·

    Can't wait for the recipe Bea! I love apricots and I really can't find tasty ones here. Enjoy them!
  • la voisine ·

    je ne comprends pas grand chose en anglais mais les photos sont sublimes... Ca donne faim!
  • Lolotte ·

    You should try the dessert from Mamina...I made it the other day (it's on my blog) and it is sooooooo good! I really like your tart too but I am not too difficult...
  • Amy ·

    Love the color on those apricots, they're so gorgeous!
  • Fabienne ·

    Oh, j'adore les abricots et quelle jolie tarte, j'ai hâte de découvrir la recette
  • Rosa ·

    Magnifiques photos! Tellement belles...
  • Lydia ·

    We are just getting fresh apricots in the farmers' markets now. I've been eating them like candy!
  • joey ·

    I'll definitely come back for the recipe! That looks terrific! :) Mmmm...
  • Lauriana ·

    Tes photos me laissent sans voix, c'est si évidemment beau!
  • Lisanka ·

    Tes photos sont à tomber par terre, franchement. Que de belles couleurs!
  • Hillary ·

    I'm not sure what is more gorgeous - the natural apricots, or the tart you made out of them! How is it that you take such great photographs too?! Looks delicious.
  • mingoumango ·

    Ah, l'abricot ! Un fruit absolument divin, mon préféré ! Tes photos sont alléchantes, comme toujours, mais quel dommage de cuire les abricots, qui sont si bons crus...
  • Ellie ·

    What beautiful photos! I abhor dried apricots, but the fresh fruit are so marvellous - and I love those tarts with fresh apricot and (I think) pistachio! Shall wait to see the recipe :)
  • Anita ·

    The last shot looks like flowers, Bea. You've captured the apricot so wonderfully!
  • Figs Olives Wine ·

    Bea, these photos are just stunning. You've inspired me to buys some apricots and try the tart myself. With pistachios? Why don't I buys fresh apricots more often? They really are lovely.
  • mamina ·

    Trop tout... trop beaux tes abricots et trop bonnes ces tartelettes.
  • verO ·

    Je trouve les abricots, et tous les fruits ronds en général, naturellement "photogéniques", voire parfois érotiques de part leurs formes et leurs couleurs. Bien à toi verO
  • pessy ·

    have yet to see them in such beutiful color here in ny.
  • Jerry ·

    I have to say that, that bowl is cute. Too bad I can't get apricots at my farmer's market, but I got apples!
  • veron ·

    I'm coming back to see how these will turn out. Lovely photos of the apricot!
  • Kat ·

    I've never had fresh apricots, only dried. These tarts are gorgeous, Bea!
  • bergeou ·

    J'aime beaucoup les abricots et tes tartelettes sont si mignonnes
  • Sue Cater ·

    As a child we were blessed by a huge apricot tree sharing the boundary beween our house and the neighbours. They were sweet and blushed red like the ones in your picture. I purchased some from the greengrocer a week or so ago, but they were just palin orange, and very tart. I wish produce could be a touch riper when they harvest it.