Do you like dried apricots? I believe you will like the dried apricots made with fresh apricots. It is a small snack that many people love to eat, and its value and function are also very high.
The drupes are round, oblong or oblate, and the peel is mostly white, yellow to yellow-red. In the sun, there are often flushes and spots, and the flesh is dark yellow, sweet and juicy.
The surface of the nucleus is smooth and spotless, and the edge of the nucleus is thick and grooved. The flowering period is March-April, and the fruiting period is June-July.
Apricot is an important economic fruit tree species and one of the common fruits.
It is rich in nutrients and contains more sugar, protein, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals, as well as vitamin A, vitamin C and B vitamins.
The steps of making dried apricots.
1. Choose dried apricots, which are easy to dry. If you only have large apricots, it is recommended to cut into small pieces, 4-5 pieces per apricot.
2. Use a knife to draw a circle around the apricot and divide it in half.
3. After the apricots are all processed, add sugar and stir well, so that the sugar is evenly coated on the apricots. Cover with cling film and marinate for 6 hours.
Pickled apricots will come out of water.
4. Pour the apricots into the pot with the pickled sugar water. Heat over medium heat, tossing the apricots in the pot properly during the heating process. When the fire comes to a boil, reduce the heat and continue to cook for 1 minute.
5. Turn off the fire. There will be enough sugar water in the pot during the heating process, soak the apricots in the sugar water, cover the pot or cover with plastic wrap, and soak for 24 hours.
6. Remove the soaked apricots and drain the sugar water. Leave in the sun for 3-5 days until the apricots are dry. If dry conditions are not available, an oven can be used.
7. Once you are sure that the sugar water on the apricots is no longer dripping, you can spread the apricots on a cooling rack, which will dry faster. Take care to turn the apricots properly so that they dry more evenly.
8. When you touch the surface of dried apricots with your hands, it feels dry and not sticky. The drying time will vary depending on the objective conditions, and the dried apricots should be observed carefully.
Dried apricots are natural wild and semi-wild fresh apricots, washed and pitted, and then basked in the sun.
Dried apricots are bright in color, sweet and sour, complete in color and fragrance, maintain the natural color and nutrients of fresh apricots, and have the effects of promoting body fluid, quenching thirst, and dispelling cold, heat and poison.
Almonds are crispy and delicious, warm in nature, have the effect of promoting blood circulation, invigorating qi, and increasing calories. They are rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C and other ingredients.
How to choose dried apricots?
When picking dried apricots, squeeze them with your hands. Not a good option if they are very dry.
Choose plump, thick and hydrated.
Unique taste, suitable for all ages.
