Dried fruits have many useful properties, they can be eaten neat or added to a variety of dishes - from desserts to stews or baked meats. In order for dried fruits to remain tasty and healthy, they must be properly stored.
Heat and humidity are the main enemies of dried fruit. It is recommended to store them at a temperature that does not exceed 10 degrees. The beneficial properties and taste of dried fruit are best preserved in a cool, dry place.
It is recommended to store different dried fruits separately from each other, even if they will be used as a mixture for compote. This is due to the different moisture content of fruits and berries, so combining drier dried fruits with wetter ones can spoil both.
If there are a lot of fruits, it is recommended to dry them at room temperature and keep them in the oven for a while, this will protect the dried fruits from mold. The temperature regime in the oven should be moderate and gentle.
Glass or ceramic jars, wooden forms are suitable for storing dried fruits. A great option is cotton or canvas bags. Boxes and jars selected for storing dried fruit must be hermetically sealed.
If it seems to you that dried fruits are not sufficiently dried, you can add dried mint to them, and in this case it is best to store them in a rag bag. The mat will protect not only from mold, but also from insects. It is best to hang a bag of dried fruits in a dark place, and if it is stored in a cupboard or cupboard, you can put an open container with salt next to it - it will absorb excess moisture.
Do not forget to periodically sort out the dried fruit. When bugs appear, the fruits can be calcined in the oven at a temperature of 75 degrees or frozen at a temperature of minus 15 degrees. After freezing, the dried fruit will have to be dried again.
The maximum shelf life of dried fruits is 1 year, during which large stocks require periodic ventilation and drying in their natural environment.
