How to prepare apricots


How to prepare apricots
Here's how to prepare apricots for use in a recipe, from washing to slicing.
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Last modified on: July 12th 2023
For 900 g, you will need:
  • 1 apricots 1 kg apricots
  • Total weight: 1,000 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
How to prepare apricots
Wash 1 kg apricots thoroughly.

Stage 2
How to prepare apricots
Cut each apricot in half, passing a knife around the pit.

Stage 3
How to prepare apricots
Open the apricot.

Stage 4 - 20 min.
How to prepare apricots
Remove the pit and set aside.

Repeat this process with all the apricots.

Stage 5 - 7 min.
How to prepare apricots
Using a small knife, cut off the small, hard part of each apricot half where the apricot stem used to be, and discard it.

Stage 6
How to prepare apricots
Then, depending on the use of your recipe, cut the apricots into small pieces (photo), into quarters, or leave them in halves.

Your apricots are ready to use.
Remarks
This procedure applies to all varieties of apricot.
Keeping: Use during the day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe10 RDI=4 %100 RDI=9 %0440 RDI=20 %1,840 RDI: 20 %
Per 100 g1 RDI=0 %10 RDI=1 %040 RDI=2 %180 RDI: 2 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
How much will it cost?
  • For 900 g : 6 €

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