Tropical Apricot Berries

Tropical Apricots are small fruits, measuring around 2.5 centimeters in diameter. They have a thin skin that matures from a pale green to an orange-red with a velvety texture. The skin is dotted with pale spots and has a distinguishable green calyx at the stem, a remnant of the flower. The flesh is a pale orange color and contains several small seeds. It has a soft texture and a melting quality. Tropical Apricots have a flavor reminiscent of an apricot but are sour and astringent and are often cooked with a 1:1 ratio of sugar to reduce the acidity.