Apricot Nectar

A Deliciously Golden-Orange Summer Drink

Making apricot nectar at home is one of the best things to do to beat the heat in the summer. You can make this delicious nectar easily and enjoy the wholesome goodness and health benefits of apricots. There are many recipes to make this nectar. The easiest and simplest ones use the whole fruit. To make this nectar follow these simple instructions: Pit three quarts of apricots and boil them in three cups of water on low heat. Let the mixture simmer until the fruits are completely softened. Now strain the fruit without pushing it. Let it drain completely by itself. Can the drained mixture in a pint jar in a boiling bath for fifteen minutes or simply freeze the entire thing. Once the nectar has been completely cooled, you can use it to make sorbet, jelly, salad dressing, or simply drink it and enjoy its delicious taste. Add super fine sugar if you want it sweetened or just drink it plain on ice as a summer drink.

Health benefits

There are many health benefits associated with apricots and apricot nectar. With a high content of iron, beta-carotene, and protein, the apricot nectar can be a very useful home remedy. For those suffering from anemia, drinking apricot nectar will fortify the production of hemoglobin in the blood. The beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent heart diseases. The gentle laxative properties of the nectar make it a wonderful remedy for painful constipation. The high levels of Vitamin A are good for the skin and the eyes. Apricot nectar also contains lycopene, another powerful antioxidant. When consumed daily, the lycopene helps prevent colds, heart disease, and even prostate cancer.

 

The summer can be an active season and apricot nectar is one of the drinks that rejuvenates the system. Apricots are plentiful and available throughout the summer. Making the nectar at home provides a constant source of nourishment and health to the family. Overall, considering the health benefits and the ease of making it, apricot nectar is one of the few things that really go well with the summer season.