Apricots in syrup for winter storage
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Apricots in syrup preserved at home are great because the halves retain their shape and don't turn into jam. These apricots can be enjoyed simply with tea or used in baking, fruit snacks, and for making baby puree. The finished dessert can be served at the table.
Instructions
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1. There are several secrets to making perfectly preserved apricots in syrup for winter. The first is choosing the right fruit. Apricots should not be overly soft, but still sufficiently juicy. It's best to select larger apricots that are as uniformly colored as possible (without speckles or variations in color).
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2. The second secret is to thoroughly wash the apricots so that the preserve stays excellent all winter. First, wash them whole, leaving them in cold water for 3-5 minutes, then drain the water.
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3. Wash the apricots, then sort through them, removing any that are not suitable and keeping only the best ones (the rest can be used for making jam or preserves, for example).
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4. Carefully cut in half, removing the pits. Do this in such a way that the halves remain intact and undamaged. Place them back under water and rinse thoroughly.
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5. Meanwhile, it is necessary to sterilize the jar and the lid.
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6. When the jar has cooled slightly, add the apricots there.
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7. Now you can prepare the syrup. Put water and sugar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring, until the sugar dissolves completely.
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8. Pour the boiling syrup over the apricots, filling the jar to the top.
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9. It remains only to close the jar with a lid, and the apricots in syrup are ready for winter storage at home. It's better to leave the jar upside down until it cools completely, then store it in a dark place.