There is no doubt in the benefits of apples ; their presence in the daily diet helps to lower blood cholesterol due to a large amount of fiber and get rid of excess weight problems. In addition, they contain a large number of trace elements and are a real storehouse of vitamins such as C, A, B9 and K.
The fruit was very popular because it practically does not contain allergens, and with a caloric content of less than 50 kcal per 100 grams of the product, it can be consumed even on a strict diet. Not surprisingly, breeders have bred many varieties of apple trees that can grow in a variety of climatic conditions.
Excellent taste, useful properties and affordability have allowed apples to take their rightful place in the diet of many people. In this regard, a large number of recipes with their use, as well as ways of storing this perishable fruit, have appeared. As for stocks for the winter, housewives prefer to cook compotes and jam. But if we are talking about not only preserving, but also enhancing useful qualities, then drying apples is best for this.
In the microwave, this process will take very little time. And certainly it will not be necessary, as before, to string them and languish in the long wait. This method, due to the fact that the drying time of apples is reduced to a minimum, allows to preserve vitamins and trace elements with the greatest efficiency and increase the nutritional value of the final product due to the evaporation of water.
Recipe
Microwave drying of apples is carried out in several stages:
- the ripe fruits are selected;
- they are washed and wiped with a clean towel;
- the core is cut out and the apples are cut into rings, the thickness of which should be from about 0.5 to 1 centimeter;
- rings are laid in 1-2 layers on a large plate, which before that is better to cover with a linen or cotton towel;
- if it is possible to adjust the power, then you need to set the value to 200 watts, then turn on the microwave for 2.5 minutes.
As you can see, in the process itself there is nothing complicated, and drying apples in the microwave does not require supernatural efforts. But here, as elsewhere, there are subtleties. For example, the drying temperature of apples, depending on their variety and ripeness, varies somewhat. This means that fruits may require an extra microwave time of up to 4 minutes. Thus, the readiness of apples is checked visually after 2.5 minutes, after which, if they are not dry, they must be returned to the oven for another 1.5 minutes.
Helpful advice
For those who want apples to turn golden, you can recommend soaking them for several minutes in a solution of ascorbic acid before putting them in the microwave. In addition to a beautiful appearance, this will give them additional acidity and enrich it with vitamin C even more.
Conclusion
Thus, drying the apples in the microwave allows you to pamper the whole family with a vitamin delicacy at any time of the year without spending time and effort. As for the storage of the final product, it is better to choose a dry, dark place, and place the apples themselves in a cloth bag or in a jar, in the lid of which make several holes for air circulation.