How to prepare apricots
Here's how to prepare apricots for use in a recipe, from washing to slicing.
735 K 3.8/5 (194 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
2 kg 700 g
1 IngredientLast modified on: July 12th 2023
For 2 kg 700 g, you will need:
- 1
3 litres apricots
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Wash 3 litres apricots thoroughly.
Stage 2
Cut each apricot in half, passing a knife around the pit.
Stage 3
Open the apricot.
Stage 4 - 20 min.
Remove the pit and set aside.
Repeat this process with all the apricots.
Repeat this process with all the apricots.
Stage 5 - 7 min.
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
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.
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 recipe | 30 RDI=10 % | 300 RDI=30 % | 0 | 1,320 RDI=70 % | 5,530 RDI: 70 % |
| Per 100 g | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 0 | 40 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI: 2 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 kg 700 g : 18 €
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