How To Steam Dried Apricots
Author: Alexander Bruni
Time for reading: ~2
minutes
Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
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Dried apricots are one of the most delicious dried fruits. Dried apricots contain many micro and macro elements, vitamins, amino acids, pectins.
How to soften dried apricots correctly
Dried apricots are one of the most delicious dried fruits. Dried apricots contain many micro and macro elements, vitamins, amino acids, pectins. Dried apricots are able to remove heavy metals and radionuclides from the body. Vegetable fibers of dried apricots work great in terms of bowel cleansing. Dried apricots also reduce the level of bad cholesterol and help in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, lowers blood pressure.
Cooks often use dried apricots to prepare various dishes: compotes are cooked from it, added to pastries, sweet casseroles and cereals, curd masses and Easter, kutya. For many dishes, dried apricots should be steamed before adding.
There are several ways to steam dried apricots correctly: in a saucepan, in a double boiler, in a microwave. Choose the method that suits you the most.
Recipes with dried apricots
- Water
- Dried apricots
- Double boiler
- Colander
How to steam dried apricots in a double boiler step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need dried apricots, water, a double boiler, a colander.
Step 2
Rinse the dried apricots well.
Step 3
Put the dried apricots into the steamer bowl. Pour water into the steamer.
Step 4
Steam for 10 minutes. Dried apricots are ready to work.
- Water
- Dried apricots
- Pot
How to steam dried apricots in a saucepan step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need dried apricots, water, a saucepan.
Step 2
Rinse the dried apricots well and put them in a pot of hot water. The water should slightly cover the dried apricots.
Step 3
To cover with a lid. Boil. Remove from heat and leave to cool completely.
Step 4
Drain the water. Dried apricots are ready to work.
- Water
- Dried apricots
- Microwave utensils
- Food film
How to steam dried apricots in the microwave step by step instructions with photos
Step 1
For work, we need dried apricots - 50 grams, water - 150 ml, microwave dishes, cling film.
Step 2
Rinse the dried apricots well.
Step 3
Put the prepared dried apricots in a microwave-safe dish. Pour in water.
Step 4
Cover the dish with cling film. Cook for 3 minutes at 800 watts. Leave until completely cool.
Step 5
Drain the water. Dried apricots are ready to work.