Dried fruits - 21 cooking recipes

The second is a natural method, when dried fruits are dried in the sun. The second method is longer, but it is accessible to almost everyone. That is, making dried fruits at home is very, very simple. To do this, just cut the desired fruits into small slices and then dry them in the fresh air under direct sunlight. Dried fruits boast a high content of B vitamins, as well as vitamin A. Dried fruits contain many minerals: sodium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium. Dried fruits are stored for a very long time. Also, storing dried fruits does not require low temperatures. It is enough to keep dried fruits in a dry and dark place, for example, put them in a linen or canvas bag and keep them in a closet or in a kitchen cabinet. The most famous dish is dried fruit compote. This drink is very often prepared in many Russian families. Although dried fruits can be added to a large number of other dishes, for example, baked goods or porridges. Muesli with dried fruits is also very tasty. The most famous and widespread dried fruits in Russia are raisins, dried apricots, and prunes. Stores sell large quantities of sweet candied fruits, which are also dried fruits. Dried sweet dates are also dried fruits. In addition, the following can be sold in the form of dried fruits: dried figs, dried cherries, dried pears, dried apples, dried bananas, dried peaches. In Georgia, for example, a very common delicacy is dried persimmon. Dried persimmons are not used as ingredients for various dishes; they are a separate delicacy. Drying persimmons is one way to preserve this fruit for a longer time.