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Cooking dictionaryApricotApricot is the fruit of the apricot tree, classified with the plum. It looks similar to a peach with its color ranging from yellow to orange, and its skin being smooth and nearly hairless. Apricots can be bought fresh or dried and are both an excellent source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene. Recipes using ApricotChocolate torte with apricot jamTips about ApricotMaking apricot puree To make your own apricot puree, put canned appricots in a foor processor or blender and puree until smooth. Chosing apricots Try to pick plump and juicy looking apricots with a shiny, smooth, orange color. To check if an apricot is ripe, give it a gentle press with your thumb. If it is ripe, it will give in slightly. Helping apricots ripen Place apricots at room temperature in a paper bag with an apple. The ethylene gas that is release by the apple will help the apricots ripen much faster. Storing fresh apricots Store fresh apricots in the refrigerator at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Ripe apricots will last in the refrigerator in a plastic or paper bag for up to 2 days. For long term storage, cut apricots into halves, place them on a baking sheet and freeze. When completely frozen, put in a plastic freezer bag, seal and store them in the freezer for up to a
year. Thaw frozen apricots in the refrigerator. Uses of canned apricots Canned appricots are great as a cold desert, served with their juice, or as an addition to fruit salads and deserts. Apricot juice can also be reduced to thicken and serve as sauce for pies or ice cream. |
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