Apricot Soufflé

Apricot

An apricot is a fruit, or the tree that bears the fruit, of several species in the genus Prunus. Usually an apricot is from the species Prunus armeniaca, but the fruits of the other species in Prunus sect. Armeniaca are also called apricots. In 2023, world production of apricots was 3.7 million tonnes, led by Turkey with 20% of the total.

Soufflé

A soufflé is a baked egg dish originating in France in the early 18th century. Combined with various other ingredients, it can be served as a savoury main dish or sweetened as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler, which means to blow, breathe, inflate or puff.

Apricot (color)

Apricot is a light yellowish-orangish color that is similar to the color of apricots. However, it is paler than actual apricots.

apricot

Noun

1. A round sweet and juicy stone fruit, resembling peach or plum in taste, with a yellow-orange flesh, lightly fuzzy skin and a large seed inside.
2. The apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca.

Adjective

1. Of a pale yellowish-orange colour, like that of an apricot.

soufflé

Noun

1. A baked dish made from beaten egg whites and various other ingredients, usually prepared and served in a small earthenware bowl (ramekin).

Adjective

1. Decorated with very small drops or sprinkles of colour, as if blown from a bellows.