In Australia, fresh apricots are in season from October to January, with the sweetest and juiciest fruit available between November and January.
Choose apricots with vibrant golden-orange skin and a sweet aroma. They should yield slightly to gentle pressure but shouldn't feel mushy.
Apricots have been cultivated for over 4,000 years and were prized along the ancient Silk Road for their sweet flavour and portability when dried.