About Apricot
The fruits are drupes with a large, flat pit, or stone, within which is the seed. Similar in shape to a peach, the fruit is nearly smooth, round to oblong in some varieties, and somewhat flattened but with little to no hairiness when ripe. Its flesh is typically a rich yellow to yellowish orange.
Benefits
High in antioxidants. Apricots are a great source of many antioxidants, including beta carotene and vitamins A, C, and E. What's more, they're high in a group of polyphenol antioxidants called flavonoids, which have been shown to protect against illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Dried apricots are an excellent source of iron.
Nutritive value/Benefits
Calories: 34.
Carbs: 8 grams.
Protein: 1 gram.
Fat: 0.27 grams.
Fiber: 1.5 grams.
Vitamin A: 8%
Vitamin C: 8%
Vitamin E: 4%
Storage & uses
They are eaten fresh or cooked and are preserved by canning or drying. The fruit is also widely made into jam and is often used to flavour liqueurs.
Shelf-life
2 days
Storage tips
Fully ripe apricots will last for about 4 to 5 days in the fridge.
Storage temperature
Apricots are 31 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (-0.5-0 C.) Avoid anywhere that freezing may occur.
Apricot Halwa
Recipe:
Ingredients
2 cup apricots
1/2 teaspoon powdered green cardamom
water as required
1 pinches saffron
2 tablespoon ghee
Method
Step 1:
To prepare this mouth-watering halwa recipe, soak the dry apricots in a bowl of fresh water for an hour. Meanwhile, place the mixed dry fruits over a chopping board and chop them.
Step 2:
Drain the extra water and remove the seeds from apricots. Add these de-seeded apricots in a blender jar and add four tablespoons water in it, blend the apricots to a smooth puree. Transfer this apricot puree into a large bowl and keep aside.
Step 3:
Next, put a kadhai over medium flame and heat ghee in it. Once the ghee is melted and hot enough, pour the apricot puree into it. Sprinkle the saffron strands along with cardamom powder, mix well and cook
Step 4:
Keep stirring the mixture over medium flame until you obtain the desired consistency. Transfer the halwa into serving bowls, garnish with chopped dry fruit and serve hot!
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