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Baking specialties with dried apricots: tips, tricks and recipes from pastry chefs to perfectly master their combination and how to incorporate them into your creations and desserts.<\/p>\n\n

Dried fruits are at the origin of the history of the Brousse group<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

BROVER is very well known for its fruit in syrup but the Brousse group is historically a specialist in dried fruit. The brand offers a range of high quality dried fruits: figs, prunes, raisins and dried apricots, dates, cranberries. <\/p>\n\n

What origin for our dried apricots?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

It is in the heart of the Malatya region in eastern Turkey that BROVER dried apricots are grown. This region with its exceptional terroir allows us to import dried apricots of rare quality. For more than 30 years, we have been in close collaboration with producers in order to obtain dried fruits grown in accordance with the values of Brousse & Fils and in a quality approach. <\/p>\n\n

Turkey has historically been a fruit exporting country. The world’s leading producer of dried apricots, producers harvest about 110,000 tonnes of fruit, 70% of which is exported. France, the second largest consumer of dried apricots, imports 6,000 tonnes per year from Malatya. Fresh apricots are harvested ripe in August, by hand, then spread out on long tarpaulins for natural drying in the sun. The dry climate of the Malatya region makes it possible to obtain quality dried apricots, dried only by the action of the sun. The fruits are then sorted and graded, then pitted by hand one by one. The browning of the fruit is natural under the action of the sun, which gives it a beautiful amber hue that can be found in natural or organic dried apricot. The orange colour of conventional dried apricots is due to the addition of sulphur at the beginning of drying. <\/p>\n\n

A soft and mellow dried fruit<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The dried apricot from Turkey is also called Armenian plum or Armenian apple. Summer fruits with a beautiful orange colour, our pitted dried apricots are ready to eat and can be eaten all year round in their dried form. The fruit is soft, chewy, and meaty for a fruity, sweet flavor. <\/p>\n\n

Traditionally, accompanied by dates, grapes and dried figs, dried apricots are particularly eaten during Ramadan and during the Christmas holidays. There is a tradition of the 13 Christmas desserts, especially in Provence where, at the end of the meal, baskets of dried fruit are shared by the whole family. Dried apricots are also present, always associated with dates, grapes and figs. The fruit, after drying in the sun, contains a greater amount of sugar compared to fresh apricot, which is still waterlogged. It is now recommended for health to consume a portion of between 20 g and 50 g of dried apricots per day, which corresponds on average to between 3 and 5 dried apricots. <\/p>\n\n

Nutritional Benefits of Dried Apricots<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Nutriscore A, dried apricot contains many nutritional benefits. It is particularly rich in potassium and fiber, facilitating intestinal transit, thus fighting constipation and contributing to the proper functioning of the heart. This is because dried apricots naturally contain fiber, which has a laxative effect on the body. They also contribute to the reduction of the glycemic index of dried apricots because digestion is slower, which reduces the rise in blood sugar. Also rich in vitamin E, dried apricot is a powerful antioxidant that protects our body’s cells. It is also a source of energy, to be consumed during temporary fatigue or physical effort. The consumption of dried apricots in recommended quantities is a source of many benefits and considered good for health thanks to its richness in vitamins, potassium and other minerals. <\/p>\n\n

How to use it in cooking?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

If BROVER dried apricots are perfectly eaten on their own when you are hungry or after a sports activity, they are also delicious in many savory recipes.<\/p>\n\n

Dried apricots are a classic ingredient in many stews and tagines, such as Moroccan tagine. Their sweetness pairs well with meats like lamb, chicken, or veal, as well as vegetables and spices to create dishes that are rich in flavor. <\/p>\n\n

Some examples of recipes where sweet and savory flavors are perfectly balanced: filet mignon with honey and dried apricots, lamb skewers with dried apricots, chicken almond apricot tagine; Poultry with strong flesh such as guinea fowl also go very well with dried apricots which counterbalance the full-bodied flavour of the meat. For a guinea fowl stuffed with dried apricots and herbs, stuff the guinea fowl with a mixture of chopped dried apricots, onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs, then roast it in the oven until golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Chopped dried apricots can add a touch of sweetness to your salads, whether they’re made with greens, quinoa, couscous, or rice. Pair them with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs and a tangy dressing for an interesting flavour contrast. <\/p>\n\n

What about dried apricots in bakeries?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

They lend their mild flavor to breads, cakes, cakes, sweet cookies.<\/p>\n\n

Don’t forget to rehydrate the dried apricots before using them in your baking recipes if necessary. You can soak them in hot water for about 15-30 minutes, then drain them before incorporating them into your batter. <\/p>\n\n

Add chopped dried apricots to your regular bread recipe for a sweet flavor and chewy texture. Add dried apricots cut into small pieces into the brioche dough for a delicious sweet touch. Garnish your croissants with a layer of marzipan and a few dried apricots before rolling and baking them. Chunks of dried apricots in muffin batter give a fruity taste and a tender texture. Add chopped dried apricots to your gingerbread recipe for a sweet flavor and chewy texture. <\/p>\n\n

In dessert recipes, you can limit the amount of sugar in your preparations because the sweetness of the fruit and its taste will be enough to make cakes with a low refined sugar content, using the sugars naturally present in the fruit. You can also simply coat your dried apricots with chocolate, especially dark chocolate to succumb to the crunch of the dark chocolate with the softness of the apricot with each bite. <\/p>\n\n

In the kitchen as in pastry, the recipe ideas are endless! Discover all our recipes based on dried apricots. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2548,"parent":0,"template":"","thematiques":[389,390,391,387,395],"univers":[381],"class_list":["post-2545","ingredient","type-ingredient","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","thematiques-babas","thematiques-individual-cakes","thematiques-table-cake","thematiques-valentines-day","thematiques-verrines","univers-bakery-universe"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredient\/2545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ingredient"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ingredient"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"thematiques","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thematiques?post=2545"},{"taxonomy":"univers","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atelierbrover.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/univers?post=2545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}