Huaxian Big Jie Apricot

Huaxian Big Jie Apricot

　　Huaxian Big Jie Apricot is a specialty of Huaxian County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province. The fruit has a pale yellow skin that is thin yet tough, with little fuzz and is not easy to peel. Its suture line is shallow but distinct, the flesh segments are symmetrical, the top of the fruit is flat with a slight depression, the flesh is orange-yellow, and the pit separates easily.

　　Towns such as Daming and Gaotang in Huaxian, located at the northern foot of the Qinling Mountains, enjoy large diurnal temperature variations, good sunlight conditions, and abundant water resources, offering an optimal natural environment for the growth of the Big Jie Apricot. The apricots grown here are extremely juicy, honey-sweet, and as big as a child’s fist, making them a renowned local specialty. They are sweet and beautifully colored, with tender flesh. A gentle pinch causes juice to gush out; a slow twist splits it into two halves. Simply squeeze along the skin, close your eyes, and enjoy—the juice flows freely even before it reaches your mouth. That one-bite, one-hand-full-of-juice sensation often leaves people drooling—it's simply exquisite...

　　There are 43 varieties of red apricots in Huaxian, among which more than ten are high-quality, especially the Huazhou Big Jie Apricot, which is the most famous. It has been included in the China Provincial and Municipal Specialties Directory and makes for a fashionable gift to give to family and friends.