The fruits of the apricot tree usually have a round, slightly elongated shape, with a longitudinal groove dividing the fruit into two halves. The color varies from bright yellow to deep orange. Apricots are usually consumed fresh. However, they can also be made into compotes, preserves, jam, pastila, baked with meat or poultry, used as filling for pastries and desserts, liqueurs and cordials, also used for garnishing cottage cheese, porridge, ice cream. The fruits contain beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E, H, PP, B-group vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron, iodine, phosphorus and sodium. The average weight of one apricot is 55 grams.