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Apricot Butter Recipe
This lightly fermented apricot butter recipe is both delicious and beneficial to your gut health. It can be enjoyed with pancakes, oatmeal and many other foods.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Fermentation Time 2 days
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 quart
Calories 25 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups unsulphured dried apricots preferably organic
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup liquid whey
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup raw honey preferably local
- vegetable starter optional. Use instead of whey if needed.
Instructions
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Cook apricots in filtered water until soft for about 20 minutes.
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Let cool for about 10 minutes and then process in food processor with the rest of the ingredients.
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Place in a 1 quart glass mason jar and close the lid tightly.
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Leave on the counter for 2 days and then refrigerate.
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Use within 2 months.
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Enjoy as a probiotic rich topping for oatmeal, toast, pancakes, waffles and more!
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Recipe Notes
If you wish to substitute fresh apricots for dried, note that 6 pounds of fresh apricots (with pits) = 1 pound dried apricots.
Nutrition Facts
Apricot Butter Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Tbsp)
Calories 25
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.25g0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.