In winter, and especially in early spring, it is not uncommon for a disease such as avitaminosis. Fighting its first signs is possible with the help of pharmacy vitamin complexes, but in fact, however, it is better to prevent the problem? How to replenish vitamin reserves, when the table is not full of variety of fruits and vegetables? Everything is very simple - cook compotes of dried fruits: dried apples, pears, quinces, prunes, or dried apricots, it was the recipes of the drink based on the last dried fruit that we decided to devote attention to in this article. How to brew compote of dried apricots read below.
Compote of dried apricots and prunes
Ingredients:
- dried apricots - 1 item;
- prunes - 1 item;
- honey - to taste;
- water - 2 liters.
Preparation
Before you prepare a compote of dried apricots and prunes , you need to fill the dried fruit with a glass of hot water for 5-7 minutes. As soon as the dried fruits swelled - we put them into a saucepan and pour 2 liters of clean water. We put the saucepan on a large fire and wait for the liquid to boil, as soon as it happens - we reduce the fire to a minimum, add honey to taste, and cook the drink under the lid for 15 minutes.
Compote of dried apricots and raisins
Ingredients:
- dried apricots - 50 g;
- raisins - 100 g;
- lemon - 1 piece;
- sugar, honey - to taste.
Preparation
Dried apricots and raisins are washed with warm water several times, until the berries are soft. Now transfer the washed dried fruit into a saucepan, then put a peel of one lemon and pour the contents of the pan with a liter of water. We bring the liquid in a saucepan to a boil, cover it with a lid and reduce the heat to a minimum. Once the drink is ready - it should be sweetened with honey, or sugar to taste, and add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Recipe for compote of dried apricots for babies
Ingredients:
- dried apricots - handful;
- raisins - a handful;
- Dried apples / pears - handfuls
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation
Dried apricots and raisins are steamed hot water for 5-7 minutes. In a saucepan pour water and put dried apples, or pears. Cook the dried fruits on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, after the time has passed, we add raisins and dried apricots to the compote. Cook the drink for another 5 minutes under the lid, and then remove from heat and let stand for another 7-10 minutes.
Compote of dried apricots and apples with cinnamon
Ingredients:
- dried apricots - 1 item;
- Dried apples - 1 item;
- cinnamon - 1 stick;
- anis - 1 star;
- cloves - 1 bud;
- honey - to taste.
Preparation
Dried apricots with hot water for 5-7 minutes, after which the water is drained and we lay the dried apricots and apples in a saucepan. Next we put a stick of cinnamon, anise and cloves. Fill dried fruits and spices with water, put everything on the fire. We bring the water in a saucepan to a boil over a large fire, after which the heat is subtracted and cook the drink for 20-25 minutes with minimal fire, covering it with a lid. In a hot drink, add honey to taste and let it brew for another 7-10 minutes under the lid.
Such a flavored compote can be served hot in a cold winter season, or cooled and served in the summer as a refreshing drink. Citrus lovers can add zest to the compote, or orange juice.
Compote of dried apricots in a multi-
Ingredients:
- dried apricots - 1 handful;
- dog rose - 1 handful;
- fresh apple - 1 piece;
- sugar, honey - to taste.
Preparation
Apple washed, remove the seeds. We wash the dog rose, boil it with boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Apple cut into large slices and pawn with dried apricots and rose hips in a bowl multivarka. From above, fill the ingredients with compote sugar to taste, or add honey. We pour water into the cup of the multivarker to the maximum mark, close the lid. We set the mode "Quenching" for 1 hour. After the sound signal, informing about the end of cooking, leave the compote to stand still for 15-20 minutes.