In winter, everyone probably wants something tasty and healthy - fruits, berries and other things. Yes, not Chinese dummies, where there are a thousand times more chemicals than vitamins, but something relatively natural. We are now indulging in fresh apricots. And we don’t just indulge, but, one might say, gorge ourselves on them.

I won’t go into too much detail about the taste and benefits of apricots. We've probably tried everything. That they contain a lot of potassium, carotene, iodine, iron and a bunch of other vitamins, that apricots are very useful for vision, heart, for strengthening and healing the kidneys, that even cancer is treated with apricot kernels , I won’t say. These are all well-known facts and you can read about them elsewhere. Today I will talk about something else, about how to use apricots absolutely waste-free, and how very cheaply you can eat these delicious and healthy fruits fresh all year round .

We have never stored apricots for the winter before. And now we have a lot of them. And this is where it all started. I went one day last summer in our city to the market for fruit. I bought some plums, some cherries... I go up to buy apricots.

It was already approaching evening, the market was closing soon, so prices were low. Some were selling apricots for 80 rubles, some for 70, some for 60... I approached one “person of Caucasian nationality” and asked what his price was. He is for me.

Take it! I'll give it for 50!

Let's! - I answer.

How old are you?

Kilogram.

Take two. I'll give it for 45.

Well, give me two.

He puts apricots, puts...

Listen, he says, maybe you can take three? Nice apricots! Sweet! Ripe! Take it!

Why am I three? No need!

Take it! I'll give you 40!

I thought and thought and agreed. They know how to persuade. It’s not in vain that they trade... And he’s right there.

Why three? Take the whole box, - he sees that my eyes are already widening out of my head with indignation, and right there. - Take it! Hey, it'll be 30! Just take it!

I think: “Why do I need a whole box? There are at least 8 kilograms there, maybe more. Although... a little for myself, a little for my parents, a little for my mother-in-law... So there’s no box.”

Oh, okay,” I say, “give me the box!”

I took the box and took out my wallet to pay. And he to me.

Maybe you can take another one? I just have the last one left. I would sell you both and go home. Take both boxes and then I’ll count them for 20 rubles.

I think: “Well, I have nothing to lose. Where there is one box, there is another.” In general, I bought two boxes of apricots from him at a completely ridiculous price - 20 rubles per kilogram. In stores at that time, apricots cost an average of 100 rubles.

I barely got these boxes to the car. I brought it home. And what to do with them? Well, we ate a little. You can't eat too much - they are very sweet. We left a little for gifts. But other?

We decided to freeze them. Like berries. Apricots have never been frozen before. Therefore, they doubted: wouldn’t they turn into a mess after freezing? Not all fruits and berries freeze successfully. But there is nowhere to go. Don’t throw it away, since I fell for it and bought two boxes for free.

We washed the apricots, cut them in half, took out the pits and put them in these boxes.

Then they placed them in containers with other berries and fruits and into the freezer.

Our freezer is large and roomy. I highly recommend this freezer. Here is a review about her.

After freezing, the apricots changed their taste slightly. But still delicious. We were afraid that things would get worse. But no, it’s possible to eat, quite even. In winter, when you can’t buy good fruits and berries, it’s so easy to eat apricots like these. And they don’t become limp when you defrost them, they’re whole, more or less plump. Now we have fresh apricots all the time. As we wanted, we took it out and ate it.

You can also make jam from apricots. You can also dry them. We also dried some of the apricots - here on such a dryer for vegetables and fruits.

From two boxes of apricots we got a whole bag of pits. They are also very useful. Especially due to vitamin B17. But eating in moderation is recommended , several pieces a day. That's what we do. Almost all the bones have already been eaten.

Regarding rumors about the terrible hydrocyanic acid, which is contained in apricot kernels and can poison you. Yes, they have it, and you shouldn’t forget about it. But to get poisoned, you need to eat at least 100 grains at a time. And from 5 to 10 pieces you will definitely not get sick, you will only benefit. By the way, hydrocyanic acid is found in apple seeds and even almonds. But you are not afraid of getting poisoned with almonds.

Not long ago I saw such bones in "Ashane". A kilogram of peeled ones costs more than 400 rubles! Yes, I paid less for two boxes of apricots and got the pits for free!

Apricots with sugar for the winter can be prepared either in the form of fruit puree or in slices in syrup. Since heat treatment is minimal, this does not affect the usefulness of the fruit. The first method is suitable for very ripe apricots, soft, slightly bruised or slightly damaged fruits; the second method can be used to preserve hard, slightly unripe fruits. We'll tell you how to freeze apricots for the winter with sugar.

Apricot puree

Ingredients:

• ripe, soft apricots – 3 kg;
• granulated white sugar – 0.7-2 kg;
• – 6 years

Preparation

The amount of sugar in this recipe is not important, since frozen apricots do not spoil, so sugar is not a preservative, but a sweetener. Adjust the amount to your liking. We carefully wash the apricots under running water, being careful not to damage the fruit. If there are bruises or damaged areas, cut them out. We divide each fruit into halves and remove the seeds. Grated apricots with sugar can be prepared for the winter in two ways. The easiest way is to mince the apricot halves or prepare the puree using a blender or food processor. However, it can be a little more complicated - rub the pulp through a sieve so that the tougher skin does not get into the puree. When the apricots are pureed, add sugar and citric acid and let this mixture stand for 15-20 minutes so that the sugar dissolves. Next, boil the apricot puree - from boiling for no more than 5 minutes. Stir so that it doesn't burn. When the mixture has cooled, place it in plastic containers and freeze. You can either store the apricots and sugar in the freezer, or you can transfer the frozen puree into plastic bags to save space. As you can see, freezing apricots with sugar for the winter is quite simple.

Apricots slices

It is not always convenient to use apricot puree: you will need pieces of fruit for cakes and dessert decorations. You won’t be able to keep apricots fresh, but with sugar you can make beautiful slices for the winter.

Ingredients:

Preparation

Wash the fruits, cut them into neat slices, removing the seeds. Squeeze the juice out of the lemons, pour the apricot slices with this juice so that they do not darken. Make syrup from water and sugar. If the apricots are not very sweet, you can increase the amount of sugar to 1.5 kg. Pour hot syrup over the slices and heat until boiling. Turn off the heat, let cool completely and place in small flat containers. We freeze apricots with sugar and in winter we enjoy delicious slices reminiscent of summer. We also prepare halves of apricots.

Advice: If you plan to use the puree in the coming weeks, you can pour it into plastic cups and cover with cling film. If you pack in containers, choose small containers to avoid re-freezing.

Recipe for freezing whole apricots

Number of servings: 3

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Energy value

• calorie content - 91.2 kcal;
• proteins - 1.8 g;
• fats - 0.2 g;
• carbohydrates - 21 g.

Ingredients

• apricots - 600 g.

Step-by-step preparation

1. We select firm fruits without dents or dark spots.
2. Wash thoroughly and place on a waffle towel. You can give them time to dry naturally, or get them wet. If the product is not dried, it will stick together during storage.
3. Transfer to a plastic container and store in the freezer.

Recipe for freezing apricots in halves

We carry out the preliminary work as in the previous recipe. After drying, divide the apricots into two parts and remove the pit. It is better to do this with a knife so as not to damage the integrity of the peel. Lubricate the slices with lemon juice to prevent them from darkening. Place the halves on a tray and place in the freezer for an hour. Then we pour it into storage containers.

Advice: Do not throw away the pits that have been removed from the apricot, but remove the kernel and dry it. Eat 2-4 pieces every day. The daily norm of apricot kernels contains a daily supply of all vitamins and macroelements.

Recipe for freezing apricots with sugar

Number of servings: 5

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Energy value

• calorie content - 291.4 kcal;
• proteins - 1.3 g;
• fats - 0.1 g;
• carbohydrates - 71.6 g.

Ingredients

• apricots - 500 g;
• sugar - 200 g.

Step-by-step preparation

1. Select ripe but firm fruits and wash them thoroughly.
2. Dry with a towel, divide into halves.
3. Place apricots in layers in a plastic container and sprinkle with sugar. Leave at room temperature for an hour.
4. Close the lid and put it in the freezer.

Recipe for freezing apricots in syrup

Number of servings: 5

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Energy value

• calorie content - 283.6 kcal;
• proteins - 1.3 g;
• fats - 0.1 g;
• carbohydrates - 69.6 g.

Ingredients

• apricots - 500 g;
• sugar - 200 g;
• lemon juice - 1 tbsp. l.;
• water - 100 ml.

Step-by-step preparation

1. We wash the fruits and leave them to dry on a waffle towel.
2. Pour water into the pan and put it on fire.
3. As soon as it boils, add sugar and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Pour lemon juice into the warm syrup and stir well, leave to cool.
5. Divide the apricots into slices and place them in small containers.
6. Fill with cold syrup, close the lid tightly and put in the freezer for the winter.

Freezing secrets

Each recipe has its own secret. For harvesting to be successful, you need to choose apricots of the correct ripeness. For whole freezing or slices, hard fruits are suitable, and for puree, on the contrary, overripe ones. Be sure to treat the slices with lemon juice to prevent the slices from turning dark brown. It prevents oxidation and preserves the original appearance of the product.

How long can you store

Apricot preparations can be stored in the freezer for about a year only if the product is in an airtight container. When freezing puree in molds, the shelf life expires in 2-3 weeks. The optimal storage temperature for apricots is -18 degrees. If it is higher, the period is reduced to 5 months.

Be sure to add frozen apricot to your collection. Which recipe is most suitable is up to you to decide. Juicy bright fruits will be a good addition to dishes in the winter.

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Greetings, dear friends! Today we will talk to you about how to properly freeze fresh apricots in order to enjoy the taste of these delicious fruits in winter. It would seem that there should be no questions about whether these fruits are frozen. Of course, apricots can be frozen like any fruit and berries. But before you start harvesting, you need to understand for what purpose you are doing this, and that you will be preparing frozen apricots.

There are several ways to prepare this, and today I will tell you how to freeze apricots in the freezer for compotes and pies. Frozen fruits are not previously defrosted before being added to compotes and pies, and are always added directly from the freezer. You can also make jam or jam from these apricots.

How to freeze correctly: nuances

All apricots that you have in stock, including substandard ones, are suitable for freezing.

Subtleties of choosing containers

Wash the fruits and remove the seeds. It is highly advisable to use vacuum bags or containers with a tight-fitting lid to freeze apricots. Thanks to the tightness, moisture will not quickly evaporate from the apricots, and the apricots will not be saturated with foreign odors from the freezer.

Place the prepared fruits in containers and bags and close tightly. Immediately place the apricots in the freezer.

A little conclusion

Friends, now you know how to properly freeze fresh apricots in the freezer. I wish you delicious and healthy preparations from these delicious fruits. Next time I’ll tell you how to freeze apricots fresh for a child, so subscribe to site updates so you don’t miss new interesting recipes.

Juicy and ripe apricots are an excellent option for preparing various desserts, drinks and baked goods. To extend the season of sweet fruits, they can be prepared for future use - compotes, jam, and dried. But there is another good option to preserve all the vitamins in sunny fruits. Let's talk about how to freeze apricots for the winter with sugar.
Frozen apricot puree can be used to make fruit drinks, compote, jelly and jam. All you need to do is pour boiling water over the sweet briquette and stir. In just a few minutes you will have a healthy drink ready.
It is recommended to use silicone molds for the preparation. It is easy to extract apricot briquettes from them.

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Ingredients

• apricots – 500 g;
• granulated sugar – 200 g.

How to prepare apricot puree and freeze apricots for the winter with sugar

Wash the apricots, dry and remove the pits. Fruits with minor flaws will be suitable for this preparation. Grind them to a puree using a meat grinder or blender. Pour the resulting orange mixture into a bowl.


Pour sugar into the puree, mix well and leave it like that for 30-40 minutes.


During this time, the mass will become homogeneous and the sugar grains will dissolve.


Pour the prepared puree into molds and place them in the freezer.

After 4-5 hours, remove the apricot briquettes from the molds, place them in a food bag, and close them carefully. Store in the freezer. Use frozen apricot puree for the winter at your discretion.

Other freezing methods
Another recipe for freezing is whole fruits with seeds or halves. Whole frozen fruits can be used to prepare compotes and jelly. And the halves are well suited for natural smoothies.
Place washed and dry apricots on a tray in one layer and place in the freezer. You can line the freezer drawer with foil or a bag and place the fruit directly there. When the fruits are frozen, transfer them to a plastic bag, so they will take up less space.
You can freeze apricots in syrup. Place the prepared fruits in plastic containers and fill with pre-made and cooled syrup. To prepare the syrup you will need 0.5 liters of water, 400 g of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Place the container with apricots in syrup in the freezer; this preparation will be stored for 12 months.


Helpful Tips:

• To freeze fruits in slices, take firm fruits, slightly unripe, so that they retain their shape as much as possible.
• It is very convenient to freeze a whole assortment at once for compote - apricots and plums in slices, whole cherries. When the fruits are frozen, you can immediately put them in bags to create a vitamin mixture. In winter, all you have to do is take out one bag and cook compote from it.
• H To properly defrost apricots, they should be removed from the freezer a day before their intended use and first transferred to the refrigerator. The defrosting process should be done slowly. This applies to fruits frozen with sugar. If the fruits are simply frozen whole without the use of granulated sugar, then they are taken out of the freezer immediately before being sent to compote or jelly.
• Apricots frozen with pits or halves (but without sugar) can only be used for cooking compotes and jelly. Fruits that are ground with sugar before freezing are used to prepare homemade natural yogurt, curd desserts, and for decorating ice cream. Apricots, frozen with syrup, are used as pies filling.

Now you know several ways to properly freeze apricots in the freezer. Try it and give yourself a piece of sunny summer in winter.