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Pastry chefs are nutty for the apricot-almond combination

Josh Kaplan's Profile Photo Josh Kaplan
GM/Beverage Manager
Eleven City Diner
Chicago, Illinois

I like to configure the flavors of apricots and almonds in cocktail form: Cachaca, apricot nectar, Bual Madeira, lime. It's not a dessert cocktail, but still very delicious.

Susie Riskind's Profile Photo Susie Riskind
Public Relations Manager
Ceres' Table
Chicago, Illinois

We have a peach/almond dessert on our menu. It is our Peach Crisp which features Michigan peaches, almond streusel and vanilla gelato. Our suggested pairing for this summer dessert is moscato dʼasti.

Bryce Caron's Profile Photo Bryce Caron
Pastry Chef
Graham Elliot
Chicago, IL

I've done apricots and almonds in the past, but this year, I wanted to go
with plums. I just put on the menu an almond financier with bruleed almond
curd, curried cous cous, cured plums and marmalade, and thai basil.

Matt Haase's Profile Photo Matt Haase
Executive Chef
Rocketbaby Bakery
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Charred Apricot, Amaretto Baba, Honey Yogurt, Basil Crisp, Marcona Almond

Stephanie Samuels's Profile Photo Stephanie Samuels
Pastry Chef/Owner
Angel Food Bakery
Chicago, IL

wrote:
I am pairing these lovely ingredients! At the moment I am making an
apricot and almond frangipane rustic tart, that I've been selling
at the farmer's market as well as in the bakery.