How to make dried apricots, sour, sweet, fragrant and soft, delicious without any additives?

Dried fruits are becoming more and more popular in daily life, but if you make them yourself without additives, you can eat them with more confidence. The important thing is that dried fruits sold outside are really expensive, so making them at home is very cost-effective.

So today, I want to share with you how to make dried apricots at home. The dried apricots made in this way are sweet and sour, fragrant and soft, and very chewy when you take a bite. It is comparable to those bought from outside. The important thing is that the price is low, delicious and contains no preservatives. If you like, you can buy some fresh apricots and make them at home. Material preparation: 1800g apricots, 650g white sugar. Step 1

When buying apricots, try to buy smaller ones as they are more convenient to make. Another thing is that apricots should be paired with harder ones. If they are very loose, they will easily rot if they are handled a little. Step 2

After buying the apricots, we will wash them by hand with clean water, and then soak them in salt water for 10 minutes. After soaking, rinse them with clean water again. Next, we cut the apricots in half, take out the apricot cores, and put each one in a basin. Step 3

Next, pour the white sugar into a basin, use your hands to mix it completely, and then put it aside for a while until the water is marinated. It takes about 3, 4 hours looks like. Step 4

After pickling, we put the apricots together with the pickled juice into the pot and bring to a boil. After boiling, keep it red, and turn off the heat immediately after boiling for 1 minute. After turning off the heat, let it sit for one night. The next day, take out the apricots and place them on the baking tray. Note that the baking tray needs to be covered with a layer of tin foil. Step 5

Put it in the electric oven and bake it for 2 hours, then take it out and put it outside on the balcony to dry 1 day and night until it is dry. Apricots taste better when eaten this way than eating them directly. They are also stored in a sealed box and can be stored for a long time and can be eaten anytime. Children are also willing to eat these kinds of snacks, and they are more reassuring to eat with zero additives. If you have time, you can make them for your family and children.

FAQ: If you put it directly in the sun, it will take too long, at least 2 or 3 days. Therefore, we can put it directly in the electric oven, bake it for 2 or 3 hours, and then take it out to dry.