At home, it is possible to prepare amazing berry and fruit drinks based on alcohol and without it. Apricot liqueur is very tasty. She is very sweet and fragrant. The main thing is to do it right. It is about its preparation at home that will be discussed.
Useful tips to help make your liquor amazing.
Apricot filling will turn out very tasty if you follow these rules:
- remove the seeds from the apricots, because if this is not done, the filling will not work, since the apricot kernels contain hydrocyanic acid;
- it is better not to wash the apricots, it is enough to wipe them with a towel before starting the process, as there is “wild” yeast on the surface that is needed for fermentation;
- do not use rotten apricots for cooking.
Making homemade vodka-free liqueur
Apricot filling without vodka is prepared very simply and it turns out very tasty. True, the time spent is very large, but it's worth it. So, you will need 5 liters of water, 3 kilograms of apricots, as well as lemon in the amount of 2 pcs. 4.5 liters of juice obtained, 6 cups of sugar and yeast per half tablespoon for every 4.5 liters of juice.
The work should begin with peeling apricots, it is best to do this by cutting the product in half and carefully removing the seed. Halve the fruit, which is pitted, in a saucepan so you can pour it. For the next cooking step, it is necessary to bring 5 liters of water to a boil, then pour the apricot halves with boiling water. You need to prepare a press in advance in order to squeeze out all the juice. If apricots are already filled with boiling water, then they must be put under pressure and left for 4 days. Next, the resulting mass should be filtered and add squeezed juice of two lemons to it. Also add sugar and yeast, place the resulting mixture in a dark room, the temperature in which does not exceed 20 degrees. In this room, apricot filling should be the whole fermentation process.
After the fermentation process is complete, using a filter, strain the wine into a wooden barrel. Then close the lid and leave it for another six months in a dark room. At the end of this period, fill the bottles in bottles and leave them in a cold room for a period of up to 4 months. So, the delicious apricot liquor-free vodka ready!
Homemade Apricot Grape Wine Liqueur
Homemade apricot liquor is not inferior in taste even to the most expensive wine. You can verify this yourself by preparing a liquor according to this recipe. Your guests will appreciate it!
So, further we will talk about how to prepare apricot liquor with the addition of grape wine. For this you will need: 5 liters of pure water, 3 kilograms of sugar, 5 kilograms of apricots, pre-peeled. The highlight of this recipe are products such as 1 liter of table grape wine, it is better to choose white, as well as a tablespoon of chopped nutmeg.
Now let's start preparing the liquor. Grind the flesh, naturally, without seeds, but do not turn it into porridge. Before chopping apricots, boil 5 liters of water. Pour the whole apricot flesh into boiled water mixed with sugar. Pour the grape wine into the mixture and add the nutmeg.
Next, the resulting mixture for a week must be sent to a dark, cool place for the fermentation process. At the next stage, you need to drain all the liquid from the pan and strain it, pour it into a clean bottle, and then leave to settle. Pour the finished beverage into bottles. The product is ready to eat!
Which apricot variety is best for filling?
Apricot filling will surprise any gourmet, because it is remembered for its beautiful color, depending on the variety of fruits, and amazing taste and aroma. For the preparation of apricot cordial, you can use both wild and cultivars. If you use wild varieties, then the liquor will have a wonderful aroma, but it may not be sweet enough, but in the case of cultivars the opposite is true. To prepare an amazing liquor from apricots, you do not need to be a professional in this matter. It is enough to purchase all the ingredients from the list for preparation, as well as carefully study the recipe for making the liquor itself.