How to make dried apples naturally

Apple is one of the most common fruits in our daily life, but many people don’t know how to make dried apples, especially how to dry them naturally makes many people very distressed. In fact, the production of dried apples is very simple. You only need to cut the apples into small pieces, put them in the sun to remove excess moisture, steam them in a pot, and then dry them again. Friends who are interested can give it a try.

The efficacy and function of dried apples

Apple is the most common fruit. The apple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree with oval, serrated leaves. Its fruit is spherical, sweet, crisp and rich in nutrients. It is the king of the four major fruits in the world. Apples are usually red, but they also come in yellow and green. Apple is a low-calorie food, containing only 60 kcal per 100 grams. The nutrients in apples are highly soluble and easily absorbed by the human body, so they are known as "living water". They help dissolve sulfur and make the skin smooth and tender. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the world's apple production in 2013 was 80.82 million tons, surpassing the 77.18 million tons of grapes and ranking second in the world (the first was bananas at 106.7 million tons). There is no doubt that apples are the king of temperate fruits.

Apples have a mild nature and are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and trace elements, including sugars, organic acids, pectin, protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C and dietary fiber. They also contain malic acid, tartaric acid and carotene.

1. Rich in Zinc

Apple is known as the "fruit of wisdom" and "fruit of memory". People have long discovered that eating more apples can improve memory and increase intelligence. Apples are not only rich in sugar, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients necessary for the brain, but more importantly, they are rich in zinc. According to research, zinc is a component of many important enzymes in the human body and a key element in promoting growth and development. Zinc is also an indispensable element in the composition of nucleic acids and proteins that are closely related to memory. Zinc is also closely related to the production of antibodies and the improvement of human immunity.

2. The aroma of apples is a good medicine for treating depression and oppression. After many experiments, experts found that among many smells, the aroma of apple has the greatest psychological impact on people, and it has a significant effect in eliminating psychological depression. Clinical use has proved that after letting depressed patients smell the aroma of apples, their mood improved significantly, they felt relaxed and happy, and their depression disappeared.

3. Apples contain polyphenols and flavonoids, natural chemical antioxidants and a large amount of crude fiber.

4. It contains more potassium, which can combine with excess sodium salt in the human body and excrete it out of the body. When the human body consumes too much sodium salt, eating apples can help balance electrolytes in the body.

5. It contains elements such as phosphorus and iron, which are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall and have the effects of nourishing the brain and blood, calming the mind and promoting sleep.

6. Apples contain more potassium, which can combine with excess sodium salt in the human body and excrete it out of the body. When the human body consumes too much sodium salt, eating apples can help balance electrolytes in the body. Elements such as phosphorus and iron contained in apples are easily absorbed by the intestinal wall and have the effects of nourishing the brain and blood, calming the mind and promoting sleep. Clinical use has proved that after letting depressed patients smell the aroma of apples, their mood improved significantly, they felt relaxed and happy, and the feeling of depression disappeared.

Lower cholesterol: Keeping blood sugar stable can also effectively lower cholesterol.

Cancer prevention and treatment: Reduce the risk of lung cancer, prevent lead poisoning, and proanthocyanidins can prevent colon cancer.

Blood vessel cleanser: improves the respiratory system and lung function, protects the lungs from pollution and smoke.

Promote gastrointestinal motility: assist the body in excreting waste and reduce the harm of harmful substances to the skin.

Maintain acid-base balance: Apples are alkaline foods. Eating apples can quickly neutralize excess acidic substances in the body (including the acid produced by exercise (sports food) and acidic metabolites produced in the body by acidic foods such as fish, meat, and eggs), thereby enhancing physical strength and disease resistance.

Weight loss: Apples increase your sense of fullness. Eating them before meals can reduce your food intake and achieve your weight loss goals.

How to make homemade dried apples

1.Peel the apples with a paring knife. .

2. If the apple is as big as a tangerine, just cut it into four pieces; if the apple is as big as an orange, cut it into six pieces. I cut it in a cross shape because it’s quicker! The core and seeds of the cut apples need to be removed because my mother-in-law said they are poisonous. So I did!

3. Dry the cut apples for about four days to remove excess moisture

4. This is what it looks like four days later. Steam until cooked. . There is no time requirement, no fire requirement, just one word, cooked! Steam it and continue to dry it~~~

5.This is what it looks like after six days in the sun. From that day on, I would go to look at it, pinch it, and eat it every day!! When I like the taste, I can put it away. .

6. The first drying is to dry out the moisture, and steaming is to cook it and to force out the sugar better. Finally, dry it in the sun. . . Don’t skip any step!

Tips

Drying apples is the same as drying sweet potatoes. Some people like hard ones, some like soft ones. I just like slightly soft ones! In fact, it’s just a matter of how long you dry them!