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Nutritional information on appricots
Apricots are a good source of Vitamin A. 1/2 a cup of apricots contains 20% of Vitamin A and 4% of Vitamin C.
Uses of canned apricots
Canned appricots are great as a cold desert, served with their juice, or as an addition to fruit salads and de...
Making apricot puree
To make your own apricot puree, put canned appricots in a foor processor or blender and puree until smooth.
Substituting fat with apricot puree
Apricot puree is a great alternative to fat in recipes. Simply replace the required fat in a recipe with apric...
Storing canned apricots
Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. Once opened, store apricots in the refrigerator, in a plastic or gla...
Chosing apricots
Try to pick plump and juicy looking apricots with a shiny, smooth, orange color. To check if an apricot is rip...
Helping apricots ripen
Place apricots at room temperature in a paper bag with an apple. The ethylene gas that is release by the apple...
Storing fresh apricots
Store fresh apricots in the refrigerator at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Ripe apricots will last in the refrigerator...
Nutritional information on applesauce
Applesauce is a good source of fiber. It is low in sodium and contains no fat, no cholesterol and no saturated...