Contribution to diet Apricot Most of the crop is not sold fresh; drying and canning are popular options for apricots since they are so perishable. Cultivars that retain their color and flavor during drying like ‘Royal' and ‘Tilton' are best for this market. Contribution to diet Apricot Apricot cultivation Dried apricots can be easily re-hydrated, and are particularly popular with backpackers. As with plums, drying concentrates all nutrients several-fold. Per...