How to choose prunes

Prunes are one of the most popular dried fruits now. It can be used as a completely separate treat with tea and as a useful snack. And you can supplement them with meat and sweet dishes.

Homemade prunes make different dishes from homespun It's not that hard.





Prunes are perfect as an ingredient in festive salads. For example, this salad with chicken, mushrooms and prunes can be a real sensation of your New Year's feast.





How to store homemade prunes? There are two options for suitable containers for storing dried plums.

1. The first option is wood-box with small holes for air circulation. If you decide to store prunes in such a drawer, take care to put it in a well-ventilated dry place.
   
   
   
   
2. You can also store the product tightly. closed-banka plastic or metal container. Before using the can, it is necessary to fill it with boiling water and dry well.
   
   
   
   

Don't forget to sign the box and indicate the date. Thoughtful storage of products will provide you with the opportunity to save and always have the right ingredients for your favorite dishes on hand.





What you need to know to make homemade prunes

1. The best prunes are obtained from medium-sized plums, with a small bone and a high sugar content.
2. It is better to choose slightly overripe fruits, unripe should not be taken.
3. Dry plums can be the method of long exposure to the open air. Some use heat treatment, but the fruits lose their useful qualities.
   
   
   
   

If there is no possibility to make prunes at home, you can choose a product in the store or on the market. Pay attention to these features.

Choice of prunes

1. The color of the product should only be black.
   
   
   
   
2. The surface should not shine. Only buy matte prunes.
3. If you can try the product before buying, make sure the prunes are sweet with mild sourness, not bitter.
   
   
   
   
4. This paragraph is not mandatory, but it is desirable that the prunes were dried with a bone. This product is considered the most useful.

We wish you a good choice of prunes and delicious dishes from it!