If you have a little apricot left after harvesting, you can make delicious marmalade from it for the winter. It will not contain, unlike purchased desserts, dyes and thickeners, it will retain a large amount of vitamins and minerals for a long time, and will help strengthen immunity. Especially such a treat will appeal to children.
The benefits and harms of apricot marmalade
Apricot marmalade contains organic acids, fiber, vitamins, sugar and other medicinal substances. When ingested, it contributes to:
- increase hemoglobin and eliminate iodine deficiency;
- improving blood condition and immunity;
- improving the functioning of the pancreas, heart and intestines;
- losing weight and getting rid of hypertension;
- improving the nervous system.
In addition, homemade marmalade from apricot actively removes toxins and toxins from the body, reduces cholesterol.
Apricot marmalade for the winter
Apricot marmalade for the winter can be created in the form of jam or thick jelly. In this case, its shelf life will increase to 10 months, but the look and taste will remain the same as with sweets.
Ingredients:
- sugar - 0.8 kg;
- apricots - 20-22 pcs. (or 1 kg);
- water - 100 mg (or half a glass).
Cooking Method :
Rinse the apricots thoroughly in a cup of cold water. Transfer to paper or newspaper to dry. Divide in half and take out the bone. Transfer fruits to a large pot or pot. To fill with water. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the fruit is completely soft. Crush right in the pan with a pusher or grind with a blender, strain. Add sugar and cook again. Cook until the jelly thickens (this is about 40-60 minutes). Pour the prepared marmalade into dry, sterilized jars, clean in a dark and cool place.
Apricot marmalade with apples
Thanks to the pectin contained in apricots, marmalade quickly hardens and can be used as a filling for various baking. Apples give it an even more refined aroma, color and taste.
Ingredients:
- Clean water - 1 tbsp.
- Sugar - 0.6 kg.
- Apples - 1-2 pcs. (or 440 g).
- Apricots - 0.7 kg.
Cooking process :
To make marmalade from apricots at home, you need to thoroughly wash and seed the fruits, apples also cut the core. Transfer the fruit to the pan, add water and boil until soft. Lean back onto a sieve, allow to cool slightly and wipe. Send the mass back into the pan, add sugar and boil. As soon as the marmalade thickens, it must be laid out in a bowl moistened with water and taken out to air for drying. The finished product should be cut into pieces and sprinkled with starch or poppy seeds, sent to sterilized jars or plastic dishes. Store in a cool place.
Lemon Apricot Marmalade
The next recipe for apricot marmalade is with lemon. This fruit complements the taste of the product, gives it a special acidity.
Ingredients:
- Apricots - 20-25 pcs. (or 1 kg).
- Lemon juice - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
- Sugar - 0.8 kg.
- Water - 250-300 ml.
Practical part
Sort apricots, wash, peel and cut into small pieces. Put in a pan, immediately pour a glass of water there. Cook until the fruits are soft (10-15 minutes). Transfer the mass to a blender, grind, return to the dishes, bring to a boil. Add juice and sugar. Wait until the marmalade thickens. Transfer hot to sterilized jars, put into storage.
Apricot, apple and lemon marmalade
Another very unusual recipe for apricot marmalade. Lovers of original dishes should try it. However, everyone else will definitely like it.
Ingredients:
- Sliced apricots - 3 tbsp.
- Lemon - 0.5 pcs.
- Small sugar - 1.5 tbsp.
- Apple juice or cider (you can other) - 3 tbsp. spoons.
Cooking:
Sort apricots, remove worms and badly damaged. Wash the remaining ones under running water and seed. Also, if desired, you can remove the peel, marmalade will turn out softer. Transfer the fruits to the pan, pour in the same juice of lemon and apple cider. Put on low heat. Pour in sugar and wait until it dissolves. As soon as this happens, make the fire stronger. Bring the future marmalade to a boil, cook for another 20 minutes, not forgetting to remove the foam. Transfer the finished product to a sterilized jar, roll up, allow to cool. Clean in a cool place.
Cooking recommendations
If there is a blender, it is better to grind apricots with it, if not, you can use a regular sieve, meat grinder or even a grater for this purpose.
If you do not want to cook marmalade from apricot in a pan, you can do this in a slow cooker. The recipes are the same as above. Only cook should first be in the "Steam cooking", and after grinding - in any that maintains a temperature of 100 degrees, with the lid open.
Also, if desired, instead of marmalade, you can make sweets. To do this, the mass boiled to the desired density should be transferred to a mold covered with baking paper and allowed to solidify.
For the preparation of apricot marmalade, any fruit can be used, except for badly spoiled and wormy ones. If there are defects on the skin, they should be cut with a sharp knife.
You can store homemade marmalade made in the form of sweets not only in jars, but also in cardboard or plastic boxes. The best place for this is a refrigerator, a compartment for vegetables and fruits. But if you wish, you can put a jar with goodies and just on the balcony.
Finally
Delicious apricot marmalade, created by your own hands, is not only tasty, but also very healthy. If you do not want to keep it for the winter, you can eat right after hardening. This will be especially welcome for small children.