Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add apricots and saute 3 to 4 additional minutes until apricots begin to turn golden.
Add rice and stock to the pot. Season with salt.
Raise heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Notes:
Don’t want to be attentive to the stove? Instead of adding rice and stock to the pot, transfer the sauteed onion-fruit mixture, rice, and stock to a pretty oven-to-table dish. Cover tightly and bake at 375ºF for 90 minutes.