Apricot juice with pulp for the winter: a recipe at home with photos and videos

How to make apricot juice for the whole winter at home - here are some simple and affordable recipes. By following the advice given in the article, the reader will provide the family with a he althy drink.

With the advent of June, the harvest of apricots begins in the southern regions. It's time to make jams and jams from this sunny berry. But do not forget about the beneficial properties of apricot juice prepared for the winter. With pulp or prepared in a juicer - each drink has a full range of vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on the human body.

Let's analyze in detail several options and recipes for home-made apricot juice for the winter.

Juice Rules

There are many ways to prepare a tasty and he althy drink for the winter, but the main thing to remember is that it is prepared for your family. You can not use various chemical additives, flavors. The natural smell and taste of fruit is no substitute for chemical composition.

The simplest procedure for obtaining a drink is to pass apricots through various kitchen appliances. Can quickly get nectar after processing:

• on juicer;
• blender;
• manual or electric meat grinder.

This drink will contain pulp, you will need to use a juicer to get clean, clear juice. There is not a single device indicated - you can get delicious juice with pulp by simply wiping the cooked fruit through a sieve.Depending on the taste, you can add sugar or drink completely natural nectar, albeit with sourness. Many housewives use the addition of lemon or apples, various spices when cooking, but this is already an amateur.

Important! Regardless of the method and recipe, the basic rule does not change - they strictly follow the recipe and manufacturing technology and pay special attention to the sterilization of containers and the tightness of a closed jar or bottle.

The finished product is poured into prepared dry jars or bottles, securely rolled up with lids and put away in a cool place. Sterilization can be carried out using a water bath in the oven or microwave.

How to choose apricots for juice

It's simple - choose only ripe, undamaged fruits without rot and worms.An overripe fruit is difficult to separate from the bone, hands will quickly become sticky, work will not bring satisfaction. An unripe apricot will have to be opened with effort, and sugar will have to be added to such nectar beyond measure.

In the markets, they often try to sell large poles under the guise of apricots. Be sure to break the fruit and pay attention to its bone. A natural fruit will have a large bone, and if it is broken, the kernel will be tasty, with a slight bitterness. Be sure to pay attention to the color and dryness of the fruit. Dried fruits stored for a long time lose their natural color and juiciness. Such a fruit can be used for drying, but not for making a he althy drink.

Recipes for making apricot juice at home

Let's examine in detail several ways to make a vitamin drink to increase immunity and fight beriberi.

Product setDescription of the juicing process The easiest way that does not require the use of electricity and kitchen appliances. It is only necessary to prepare an enameled pan, a large sieve. The remaining ingredients are prepared in the following quantities: The work is divided into several stages: The fruit is cut into halves, the pits are removed, the rest of the process is as follows: The juicer consists of 3 compartments. Before starting work, pour water into the lower cavity of the device.The upper part is made with holes, processed fruits are placed in it, completely filling the entire space of the compartment. It is recommended to pour a few tablespoons of sugar on top - this will ensure that the juice is quickly released by the fruit. The rest of the work is performed in the following sequence: To make juice, you will need to first remove the skin from the fruit and remove the seeds: Work is performed in the following sequence:

Recipe name
Juice with pulp	apricots in the required amount to fill the pot; · sugar, but you can do without it	· Apricots are washed under running water, divided into halves. The pits can be discarded or the kernels can be used for tinctures or jams. The halves are put in a container, preferably enameled. A pot filled with fruit is filled to the top with water. Place the container on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. · Remove the foam and boil the fruits until they begin to break down into fibers. · With a colander, choose the pulp from the pan and rub the fruits into a separate container. · The resulting pulp is combined with a decoction and put the pan on the fire. Bring juice to a boil and add sugar to taste. The finished drink is poured into sterilized glass containers and sealed with lids
Using a juicer	One of the easiest recipes for getting natural apricot juice for the winter at home. The juicer automatically removes tough fibers, the skin from the fruit, leaving one pulp with a lot of nectar. Prepare for 1 serving: mature fruits - 5 kg; Sugar to taste	· Prepared raw materials are passed through a juicer. It is important to follow the rules for the safe use of electrical appliances with sharp cutting or rotating knives and devices. · After the first run of the fruit, the resulting pulp with cake is passed a second time - this is how they achieve complete collection of nectar. The remaining cake can be used to make marmalade or jam, or to make tinctures. · Water is not added to the resulting juice. Pouring it into an enameled pan, put it on fire and bring to a boil. The foam must be removed. · The thickness of the drink depends on the boiling time. The recommended boil time is 3 minutes. Hot nectar is poured into prepared containers, hermetically sealed and put away in a cellar or basement
Apricot juice in juicer	This recipe produces pure juice with little to no pulp. The nectar in it is initially sweet, so adding sugar may not be necessary	· the juicer is placed on a burner with a strong fire; water evaporates when heated, the steam rises and heats the apricots; Fruits are heated for 40-50 minutes, then remove the clamp from the hose; · The juice released during heating flows down a special tube with a hose into the prepared container, which is immediately rolled up with lids. Be sure to control the sufficient level of water in the lower compartment. After the processing of the fruit laying, the cake is removed into a separate container for further processing. The required volume of water is added to the lower compartment, and the upper one is filled with prepared raw materials
How to make with a blender?	It is better to use a submersible type of device. This method allows you to get juice with a small amount of pulp. As an addition, it is recommended to add a little citric acid to the product, which will set off the main taste and add a little sourness. To prepare 1 serving of juice prepare: 3-4 kg fruit; 1 liter of water; · up to 200 g sugar; ½ teaspoon of lemongrass	Wash whole fruit under running water; · Fill a large pot containing a colander 2/3 full with water and bring it to a boil over high heat; · fill a colander with fruits, lower it into boiling water for 20-30 seconds; immerse heated apricots in cold water, skin and pit; · Prepared fruit is loaded into a container and brought to a state of smooth puree with a blender; · add water, sugar and lemon juice and put the pot on high heat; · Bring to a boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes. The finished juice is poured into prepared jars and securely closed with boiled lids
Apple-apricot juice for the winter	You will need: 5-6 kg ripe apples; · up to 3 kg of apricots; Sugar to taste	apples are peeled and veined; · on a juicer squeeze the juice into a separate pan; · put it on fire, add sugar and, if necessary, various spices; · stir well and bring the nectar to a boil; After boiling, pour into ready-made bottles and screw on the lids; · containers are wrapped in a blanket for the gradual cooling of the nectar. Chilled bottles or cans are put on the shelf

Storage Features

There are no special requirements for the preservation of the finished product. It is better to put it in the basement or in the cellar, but apricot juice can be stored all winter at home. Shelves in the pantry or under the window sill in the kitchen, in the kitchen cabinet and elsewhere - the juice made according to the recipe and poured into sterilized dishes can be stored in such conditions all winter.

Most importantly, do not place containers near radiators, stoves and heaters. After opening, the juice should be stored in the refrigerator. It is not recommended to roll nectar into 3-liter jars for a small family.

In conclusion, let's summarize and indicate the main points of the article.

Juice is made only from ripe fruits and is closed only in well-sterilized dishes with lids boiled in water.

Many housewives recommend adding juice of other fruits to nectar. Pairs well with pear, apple, peach and garden berry juices.

Adding cinnamon or vanilla to the product will help create an attractive aroma and taste. Cake is not recommended to be thrown into the trash, it can be used in the preparation of sweet pies or marshmallows.

By doing simple operations responsibly, every family can provide themselves with delicious and he althy homemade apricot juice for the whole winter season.

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