Don't throw apricot stones away


Don't throw apricot stones away
You might not think so to look at them, but apricot stones contain an edible kernel which you can use in your recipes. Here is how to extract them.
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Last modified on: August 13th 2014
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 1 min.
All in all: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - 10 min.
Don't throw apricot stones away
Crack the stone open with a hammer. You will see the kernel inside.

Note: It is a bit tricky to break the shell without crushing the kernel, so you need to judge the force of the hammer blow carefully.

Stage 2
Don't throw apricot stones away
Other way: use a vise in which you could gently break the stone, without damaging the kernel (Thanks to Jean-Paul for the tips).

Stage 3
Don't throw apricot stones away
Shell all the kernels like this.

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Don't throw apricot stones away
Boil a small pan of water and plunge the kernels into it for 1 minute.

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Don't throw apricot stones away
After this time, drain the kernels in a sieve.

Stage 6 - 5 min.
Don't throw apricot stones away
Then remove the skins, which should now slip off easily.

Your apricot kernels are ready for use...

Stage 7
Don't throw apricot stones away
...in a compote for example.
Remarks
The kernels go particularly well with apricot jam, to which they add a lovely nutty crunch.
Keeping: Several weeks.
Source: Home made.
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