Because apricots taste like almonds right? XD.
Apricot seeds do sound and taste like almonds, but that’s because the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides that can produce sweet almond-like flavors and fragrances (and bitter almond-like tastes and odors). The flavor of almonds is not really an inherent property of the fruit; it is a property imparted by those toxic compounds. So now you know what would happen if you sprouted those seeds. Don’t try this at home! | A apricot tree can theoretically produce both apricots and almonds as individual fruits, but hybridization with other species such as the peach tree will generally prevent this from happening…