Apricots
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FACTS & TIPS
Apricots can be halved or sliced then frozen in syrup made from 2 cups sugar to 5 cups
water; add 2 ounces ascorbic acid for each 2 1/2 cups syrup.
Plunge the whole apricots into boiling water first for about thirty seconds, and peel, pit and halve or slice them.
Apricots can be made into wine and brandy.
They are one of the best natural sources of Vitamin A, especially when dried. Essential
for healthy skin and mucous membranes.
Vitamin A is also needed for good sight; insufficient amounts can cause night blindness, impair sight and increase susceptibility to colds and other illnesses.
Although it is one of the few vitamins which we can theoretically
build up to toxic levels, this doesn't normally happen if it is taken naturally.
For recipes using apricots, try the following:
http://www.califapricot.com/recipes.html
And search our Recipes From Maryland Chefs by clicking the "Search for Recipes" button on the left of this screen.
