Loquats will be on the market one after another from April to May every year. During this period, everyone can also eat delicious loquats. However, for the uneaten loquats, in addition to saving them for later consumption, you can also make them into other products.

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What to do with uneaten loquats? You can make loquat sauce, loquat wine and other foods, which can not only extend the storage period of loquats, but also increase the edible flavor of loquats.

How to make loquat sauce Ingredients: 2700 grams of loquat, 150 grams of sugar, half a lemon.

Method: 1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Soak the loquat in water and wash away the fluff.

3. Peel the loquat, cut the flesh into a bowl, remove the core and weigh out approximately 1140g of loquat flesh.

4. Marinate with sugar for a while.

5. Pour in the loquat sauce crushed with a food processor (without adding water) and cook until thickened. Use a pair of chopsticks to make circles while cooking.

6. Cook until thick.

7. Take half a lemon.

8. Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl and remove the lemon core.

9. Add lemon juice to the pot and cook for three to four minutes.

How to make loquat wine Ingredients: 200 grams of fresh loquat, 500 ml of rice wine, and appropriate amount of rock sugar.

Method: 1. Clean the fluff, dust, etc. on the outer skin of the loquat, peel it, and remove the core for later use.

2. Prepare a clean glass bottle and put an appropriate amount of rock sugar into the container.

3. Then add loquat meat, a layer of rock sugar and a layer of pulp until all is added.

4. Then pour the rice wine and seal the bottle.

5. Let it sit for 2-3 months, filter the residue and drink it.

6. It is recommended to drink 30-50 ml at a time, and drink it once a day.

How to make loquat paste: It is best to eat the loquat paste within 1 month after making it. We choose 2500g loquat and 250g rock sugar.

1. Wash and peel the loquats, put them into a stainless steel basin, and remove the cores manually. Remember to wear gloves to ensure food hygiene.

How to make loquat paste 2. Loquat has a lot of water. There will be a lot of water during the process of removing the core. Add rock sugar, stir and melt, and marinate for 2 hours.

How to make loquat paste 3. Mash the pickled loquat with a spoon, pour it into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and stir slowly.

How to make loquat paste 4. Turn off the heat until the loquat juice becomes very thick. After natural cooling, place it in a clean, water-free container and seal it for storage. The loquat paste is now ready to eat.

How to store uneaten loquats? Store them in a dry and ventilated place: Loquats are rich in water and sugars, which can easily breed bacteria and cause them to rot and deteriorate. The storage time is very short, so it is recommended to store them in a dry and ventilated place.

Salt water immersion preservation: Salt water immersion preservation is suitable for the preservation of peeled loquats, because loquats are rich in tannic acid, which will react with the air, causing the loquats to turn black and discolored. Salt water can help isolate the air and extend the storage time of the loquats.

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Pine needle covering and preservation: Pine needle preservation is a traditional preservation method in rural areas. It can maintain a suitable temperature and is suitable for short-term storage of loquats. However, it should be noted that the longer the storage time, the more water will be lost in the loquats.

The taste will also become worse.

Canned storage: If the amount of loquat is relatively large, it can be stored in cans, jams, loquat paste, etc. This will greatly extend the storage time, but the taste of the loquat will also be changed.

Specific steps: 1. Wash the loquat, peel and core it and set aside.

2. Then prepare a basin of water, add an appropriate amount of salt, mix well, and soak the loquats in it.

3. Put an appropriate amount of boiled water into the pot, then add rock sugar and stir until melted.

4. Then put the soaked loquat meat into the pot and cook.

5. After boiling, cook for another two minutes and then turn off the heat.

6. After it cools down slightly, pour the sugar water and loquats into a sterilized bottle.

7. Seal and refrigerate.