Plum is a healthy and tasty fruit. After harvesting, gardeners try to preserve the fruit for the winter in various ways. Close compotes, make jam or make dried fruits. Learn how to dry plums with an electric dryer.
To cook plums in an electric dryer, it is recommended to take ripe fruits without wormholes and traces of rot. Mostly used are meaty varieties with a dense skin, such as.
The color, taste and shelf life of the finished product depends on the sweetness of the selected variety, the time and form of drying.
The fruits must meet the following indicators:
- dry matter content - 18%;
- sugar - above 13%;
- weight of 1 piece - from 35 g;
- moisture - no more than 1%;
- the peel is dense, without cracks or spoilage.
In the process of harvesting, the weight of fresh fruits is reduced by six times. So, from a raw plum, a prune will turn out.
Classic version
If there is a dryer for vegetables or fruits in the country, then you can prepare it immediately after harvesting.
- Rinse the fruits, blot with a napkin, divide into two parts and remove the seeds.
- Put on a pallet of an electric dryer sparsely and leave at a temperature of 40-50 degrees until completely dry.
- It is recommended to periodically swap the lower and upper levels.
-
Pour the cooled prunes into a container and refrigerate.
Image
Experienced housewives use a trick - they do not dry the plums completely, but leave them withered. This will shorten the shelf life, but the fruit will be soft.
Drying prunes at home
- Select ripe fruits without spoilage, tear off the tails, wash thoroughly and dry with a towel.
- Prepare the blanching solution in a saucepan. Take the following proportion of components: a liter of water and 10 grams of baking soda, stir and boil.
-
Dip the fruits in a sieve for two seconds in the mixture, then transfer to ice water. This method removes the wax film from the skin and preserves the natural color of the fruit.
Image
Place whole or cut fruit in an electric dryer. Cook in three temperature settings.
- Select the 45 degree mode, and set the timer for four hours. After the allotted time, swap the pallets, cool.
- Set 65 degrees and 6 o'clock. After the time has elapsed, cool, change the levels of the grates.
- The last drying mode is 70 degrees and 4 hours.
- Keep the finished product at room temperature, put in jars and put in a cool storage place.
The sweetness will be soft, aromatic, dark in color and without moisture.
The original way of harvesting
The following additional components will be required: copper
:
- Wash, remove debris and twigs from the drain, pat dry with a towel and pour into a bowl.
- In a bowl, boil the syrup of honey and water in a 2-1 ratio, cool and pour over the fruits.
- Stir gently with a spatula and fold the plums onto a baking sheet to dry.
- After a while, place it on the grille of the device in one row, loosely.
- Set the temperature to 70 degrees and leave the plums to dry for 10-13 hours.
- Cool prunes, transfer to containers and put in a cold place.
You will get an attractive look, and almost all vitamins will be preserved.
Calorie content
A serving of 100 grams of dried plums contains 235-250 kcal, depending on the variety and sweetness. Energy value includes: dietary fiber, proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the proportion of 6-3-64-0, 4 grams.
Despite the high calorie content, the product is used in the recipe of many second and desserts. It can be given as a snack or as a substitute for sweets during diets (1 piece only 25-28 calories).
Useful qualities and contraindications
Prunes contain in its composition: vitamins, antioxidants, phenol, micro and macroelements, acids, sugar, fiber and pectin. Regular consumption of food helps the body to normalize the function of the gastrointestinal tract, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and the heart, tone up nerve cells, accelerate the production of antibodies during the cold season, and reduce the risk of neoplasms. In addition, it exhibits a laxative and mild diuretic effect. Vitamin K, contained in a large amount, stabilizes the hematopoietic system, strengthens bones.
It is not recommended to include it in the diet of lactating women. Allergy sufferers, diabetics and young children should be eaten with caution.
Memo
It is recommended to store prunes for 1 year in a dry, cool place. The dishes should be made of plastic, glass or ceramic. In some cases, it is packaged in canvas bags. To prevent absorption of foreign odors, keep on separate shelves with flavored products.
Interesting dessert
Ingredients:
- whole prunes without pits - 300 g;
- walnuts - 100 g;
- sour cream 26% fat - 150g;
- condensed milk - 70 g;
- cinnamon, vanillin - ¼ tsp each;
- sprigs of mint for decoration.
Cooking method:
-
Pour dried fruits with warm water for 5-7 minutes, put in a colander to glass the liquid.
Image -
Divide the nuts into 4 parts and put in each prune.
Image -
Mix sour cream, condensed milk, seasonings in a cup and combine with the workpiece.
Image -
Gently turn over with a spoon, put in a power outlet and garnish with mint.
Image
Any chocolate, whipped cream or jelly can be added as desired.
A very light and tasty treat is ready. Bon Appetit!
Garlic appetizer
Served with meat, poultry or fish.
Components:
- dried fruits - 250 g;
- nuts - 125 g;
- mayonnaise - 3 tbsp. l;
- cheese - 80 g;
- garlic - 3-5 cloves;
- pinch salt, pepper;
- greens.
Step by step:
- Soak the plums for 2 minutes, remove the water and blot with a napkin.
- Crush the nuts, mix with garlic, cheese and mayonnaise.
- Spoon the mixture into the prunes and place on a plate.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped herbs.
A good option for spicy seasoning for prune lovers.
