Instructions: California produces 95 percent of the nations apricot supply.

More than 300 growers produce apricots from orchards covering 19,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley; the leading production area being Stanislaus County.

Apricots were discovered growing wild on the mountain slopes of China. They were introduced to California 200 years ago by Spanish missionaries.

Apricots can be made into wine and brandy.

Apricots can be used in many recipes that call for peaches or nectarines, such as tarts, cobblers, cakes or chutneys.

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The most dominant variety of apricot planted and produced in California is the Patterson, developed in 1969 by Fred W. Anderson.

A consistent producer and very versatile, the Patterson is used for canning, freezing, drying, concentrate and fresh shipment.

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