RecipesCanning apricots
Canning Apricots doesn’t last very long, as apricots spoil incredibly quickly. That’s why you should fully utilize the apricot season. Thanks to canned apricots, which are full of summer vitamins, in winter it will feel like a find. It will also smell of a summer garden, and the kids will definitely enjoy it. It’s good to have a recipe for canning apricots at home, as the compote also serves as a semi-finished product from which many delicious and popular dishes can be created – apricot dumplings, apricot cakes, apricot pastries, and so on. For canning apricots, only use high-quality and undamaged fruits, as all the other apricots would spoil from the "damaged" ones. Canning apricots and their recipe are here.
Ingredients (what you need)
1 l water
500 g crystal sugar
Recipe steps
Regarding sugar, follow the acidity of the cucumbers. If they are sweet enough, reduce the sugar in the recipe to about 300 g.
First, thoroughly wash and pit the apricots. Then pack them into prepared sterilized jars.
For the brine, boil 500 g (300 g) of sugar in one liter of water for 5 minutes. Bring the water to a boil and add the sugar. The sugar will dissolve and simmer lightly.
Pour the still hot brine over the apricots in the jars and seal carefully. Sterilize at 85 °C for 15–20 minutes.
Finally, place the hot jars upside down to cool and store in a dark, cool place.
Additional information about the recipe Canning apricots
Canning apricots is a popular method of preserving this summer fruit. The process involves cleaning, washing, and possibly pitting the apricots, which are then packed into jars with sugar syrup or just water. The jars are sealed tightly and sterilized in a boiling water bath or an oven. Properly canned apricots retain their delicate flavor and firmness for many months. Such apricots are ideal for desserts, pies, or just as a snack. Homemade canning allows for control over the ingredients and is often a healthier alternative to store-bought compotes.
Tomas Rohlena
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