How To Dry Apricots
Author: Nia Rouseberg
Time for reading: ~2
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)
Everyone tries to eat as many fresh berries and fruits as possible in the summer. Fresh apricots are rich in vitamins, mineral salts and microelements, which are so necessary for our body.
Drying apricots at home
Everyone tries to eat as many fresh berries and fruits as possible in the summer. Fresh apricots are rich in vitamins, mineral salts and microelements, which are so necessary for our body. But the question arises: how to preserve a rich harvest of fruits in order to enjoy them all year round. You can freeze, preserve and even dry apricots for the winter.
Dried apricots are a valuable source of potassium and iron, organic acids, pectin. Dried apricots can be added to the dough, prepared sauces from them, and also served as an independent natural treat.
Apricots can be dried with a stone (apricots) or without a stone - dried apricots. Pitted apricots can be dried in an electric dryer, simply cut into halves, or previously soaked in sugar syrup.
Dried apricots for dried apricots will be very similar to those you buy in supermarkets, but much healthier. Before drying, be sure to rinse the fruits well. For drying, choose ripe apricots with firm flesh.
Recipes with the ingredient fresh apricots
- fresh apricots
- Water
- Knife
- Dryer for vegetables and fruits
- Colander
- Pot
How to dry apricot halves step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
To properly dry apricots, we need a knife, a vegetable dryer, a saucepan, a colander.
Step 2
Wash 1 kg apricot well. Divide into several portions.
Step 3
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil and blanch the apricots in portions for 1 minute each portion.
Step 4
Immediately chill the apricots in ice water for 1 minute. Put in a colander and let the water drain.
Step 5
Cut the apricots in half, removing the pits. Arrange the apricot halves in a single layer, cut side up, on the racks of an electric dryer for vegetables and fruits.
Step 6
Dry dried apricots until tender. This will take approximately 12-15 hours. Store dried apricots in a dry, tightly closed container.
- fresh apricots
- Water
- Citric acid
- Sugar
- Knife
- Dryer for vegetables and fruits
- Colander
- Pot
How to dry apricots soaked in syrup step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need apricots - 1 kg, sugar - 500 grams, water - 500 ml, citric acid - 0.25 tsp, colander, saucepan, knife, electric dryer.
Step 2
Wash apricots well.
Step 3
Cut the apricots in half, removing the pits.
Step 4
Bring water with sugar and citric acid to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Dip the prepared apricot halves into the syrup and boil over low heat for 1 minute. Leave in syrup for 12 hours.
Step 6
Drain the apricot halves in a colander and leave for 30 minutes to drain excess syrup.
Step 7
Lay the prepared apricot halves cut side up on the drying racks.
Step 8
Dry until done. This will take approximately 12-15 hours. Store dried apricots in a dry and tightly closed container in a dark place.