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Apricot or "Armenian Fruit" (prunus armeniaca, Latin) is one of the symbols of Armenia, it has a special place in national culture. This is evidenced by many references to apricot and its fruits in Armenian poetry, literature, drama, music. Apricot is a unique business card of our country, which significantly increases the culinary appeal of Armenia among the foreigners and the Diaspora.
Fresh apricots are harmless to everyone, even those who have extra weight because there is only 42kg in 100g of apricot. Apricot is rich in vitamins B, C, H, E, R, A provitamin, iron, silver, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus. Systemic use of apricots allows preventing thyroid gland diseases. Apricot also contains pectin, which is capable of removing toxic substances and cholesterol from the body.
Apricot boosts homoglobin levels, which contributes to immune supplementation. Apricot also has a beneficial effect on the blood-forming process, which is especially important for people with anemia. Regular use of apricots helps to improve memory and activate brain function.
Apricot compote - liquid gold
To enjoy the apricot all year long one can make compote of this magnificent fruit, which uses ripe, strong fruits, removing the nucleus, as long as stored in the nuts, accumulates bacteria.
"Novosti-Armenia" agency proposes the most popular recipe for apricot compote. For three pounds of apricot you need 1 liter of water and 900 grams of sugar. Apricot should be washed, removed from the core and the membrane. After the sterilization of the Lithuanian banks, apricot pieces are added.
A sweet syrup is being prepared separately, which fills in apricots. Then sterile lids are sterilized in a hot water boiler for about 8 minutes. Then, remove the cans from the boiling water and cover them with a cover until cool.
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No less valuable are the dried fruits made of apricots. If a type of apricot is cooked, cutting and cultivating apricots, another species is "prepared" on the tree. In the latter case, it can be said that there is more potassium in it, which means it is more useful for cardiovascular diseases.
For the processed apricot it is necessary to choose large, sweet, orange apricots. Wash and peeled apricots can be dried on the tray under the rays of the dazzling sun, covering the tray with marijuana, as well as special drying equipment.
