These apricots were harvested through the generosity of neighbors. They were kind enough to let us pick the excess fruit off their trees so that we would be able to use them. Whatever fruit was bruised or in some cases, on the ground, we gave to the animals. All fruit was used and not wasted, which is a wonderful thing.
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| The washed bounty...a lot of apricots! |
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| Pitted and the backs sort of popped out to expose more flesh. |
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| Sun-drying for about 2-3 days, with the apricots brought inside during the nighttime. |
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| When they are done drying, I pasteurized them in the oven to kill any bacteria or bugs. Cooked for 30 minutes at 160 degrees. They were perfect! |
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| With the really ripe apricots unsuitable for canning or drying, I made a yummy pie. |
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