By learning how to dehydrate apricots when they are plentiful, you can have delicious apricot jam, apricot compote, pies, sauces—on hand, year 'round—in addition to your other dehydrated fruit!
Thankfully Apricots are readily available frozen, so this is the easy way to create your own private stock when fresh apricots are not available!
If you’ve ever wondered how to make apricot jam, you’ve come to the right place. This delicious preserves is easy to make at home, and it’s a great way to use up any extra apricots you may have.
Ingredients:
Directions:
And that’s all there is to it! Now you know how to make apricot jam at home. Give it a try the next time you have some extra apricots on hand - or get busy dehydrating apricots for long-term storage!
Apricots have a lovely velvety skin, smell delicious, and are a fantastic source of vitamin A, followed by vitamin C, and vitamin E, with trace amounts of Folate, Choline, vitamin K, Niacin and vitamin B6.
Apricots contain these minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, with trace amounts of Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Copper and Manganese. Apricots also have Omega-6 fatty acids.
If using frozen apricots, ignore steps 1, 2 and 3.
To make sure that your apricots are indeed dry, take a piece and cut it.
The apricot should still be pliable, but no juice should ooze out when squeezed.
Please remember to rotate your trays, for even drying.
After you know how to dehydrate apricots, you'll be making your own jam in no time!
As a kid my family and I used to vacation in the South of France, in a small town called Saint Mandrier, (lucky me), and my favorite time of day was breakfast!
Upon returning from the Patisserie toting a gigantic bag of warm fresh buttery croissants, I could hardly wait to spread on the apricot jam... it was heavenly breakfast!
And to burn off all those calories, a quick dip or two, or three, in the blue waters of the Mediterranean was all it took to keep our waistlines in check.
If you love the taste of fresh apricots, you may be wondering where the best place is to grow them. While apricots can technically be grown in any region with a warm climate, there are some areas that are better suited for growing this delicious fruit.
Here are some of the best places to grow apricots:
1. California
Not surprisingly, California is one of the best places to grow apricots. The state has a long growing season and ample sunshine, both of which are necessary for producing good yields of this fruit. In addition, the soil in California is well-drained, another important factor for growing apricots.
2. Arizona
Arizona also has a climate that is ideal for growing apricots. The state has warm weather and plenty of sunlight, and the soil is well-drained in most areas. In addition, Arizona is home to quite a few apricot varieties that are well-suited for the state’s climate.
3. Texas
Texas is another good state for growing apricots. The state has a long growing season and ample sunshine, and the soil in most parts of the state is well-drained. In addition, Texas is home to a number of apricot varieties that are well-suited for the state’s climate.
4. New Mexico
New Mexico has a climate that is well-suited for growing apricots. The state has warm weather and plenty of sunshine, and the soil is well-drained in most areas. In addition, New Mexico is home to a number of apricot varieties that are well-suited for the state’s climate.
5. Nevada
Nevada also has a climate that is ideal for growing apricots. The state has warm weather and plenty of sunshine, and the soil is well-drained in most areas. In addition, Nevada is home to several apricot varieties that are well-suited for the state’s climate.
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These are just a few of the best places to grow apricots. If you live in one of these states, you’re in luck!
Now you know how to dehydrate apricots, you can enjoy delicious apricots any time you like, right from your own backyard or your private stock of jams and jellies!
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