What are the uses of apricots?!
What are the uses of apricots?
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while i love them raw and in their purest form, they are also great for jams and jellies, baby food, pancake or dessert toppings, edible oils, and in salads. they become more versatile after they have been dried, as they can be used for all of the above and also thrown into numerous types of baked goods. i live in northern california and we lost all of our apricot crop statewide last year to bad weather. we are looking forward to a good one this year!
Apricots can be used in fruit salads, as a late night snack or even crushed, mixed with almond shells and used as a face scrub.
They are yummy as they are. Apricot jam is yummy.
jam spread,tarts
Eating !
U can eat them !
Toast two pieces of bread and butter them well. One one of them smear a whole lot of Smucker's apricot jam. On top of tht place a slice of sharp chedder cheese. Put the other piece of toast on top and eat. Delicious!!!
Dried and chopped, I use them when baking bread. And when I make my own Müsli .
Add to fruit salads, dried--add to homemade trail mix or granola bars, jam, mix with sliced peached in a fruit tart or just a health fresh snack!
Jam and liquer are the main and best uses,
you can also sun dry them like tomatoes
or dry them to use as dried fruit
or bottle them in syrup or brandy
""DON'T-CARE, I Hate Apricots !!!!!!!!!! YUCKYYYY !!!!!
Apricot
Botanical: Prunus Armeniaca (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Rosaceae
Uses---Apricot oil is used as a substitute for Oil of Almonds, which it very closely resembles. It is far less expensive and finds considerable employment in cosmetics, for its softening action on the skin. It is often fraudulently added to genuine Almond oil and used in the manufacture of soaps, cold creams and other preparations of the perfumery trade.
The apricot is one of the most important fruits. I t belongs to the sub-acid class. It is somewhat acid in its raw state, but its acidity decreases and the sugar content increases in the process of ripening. The fruit is regarded as a nutritious and tonic food and enjoys world wide popularity. The fruit which ripens on the tree alone develops its true flavor which is very much like that of the peach.
Apricots are rich in various food ingredients. Throughout the centuries, the fruit, kernels, oil and flowers of the apricot have been used in medicine.
Constipation: Patients suffering from chronic constipation can greatly benefit by regular use of apricots Generally six to eight apricots used per day will produce the desired result.
Anemia: The apricot is an excellent food remedy for anemia on account of its high content of iron. The small but essential amount of copper in the fruit makes iron available to the body. The production of haemoglobin could be increased in the body by liberal use of apricots.
Fevers: Fresh juice of apricots, mixed with glucose or honey, is a very cooling drink during fevers.
Skin Diseases: Fresh juice of apricot leaves is useful in skin diseases. It can be applied with beneficial results in scabies, eczema, sun burn and itching of the skin due to cold exposure.
Uses: The apricot in its fresh form is used as a dessert fruit. It is, however, generally used in its dried form. The heat renders it easier to digest. It is made into excellent jam, jelly, cakes, nut spreads, marmalades,pie and also used in making salads, sauces and soups. Preserved Apricots canned in sugar are also popular. The nut of the apricot is extensively used in confectionery.
Apricots have iron in them.
Apricots rank high in vitamins A (beta-carotene) and C, provide a good source of potassium, and contribute iron, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber to the diet. The bonus - they're low in fat, calories, and sodium.
The fresh apricot harvest begins in mid-May and lasts for about eight weeks. When selecting fresh apricots, look for plump, well-formed, fairly firm fruit with a delicate aroma and golden orange color. Ripe fruit should be refrigerated. To ripen firm fruit, hold at room temperature or place in a paper bag with an apple or a banana.
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Apricot is edible food which is used in beauty packs.
healthy dry food
High calorie content along with many vitamins and minerals (fresh apricot is rich in fibre)which makes it a healthy fruit whether fresh or dry.