>Hi all,
>
>I have found a few baby recipes (my little one is 8 months old) using
>dried apricots.
>
>This is going to sound really daft, but do I need to rehydrate them
>first? I only ask as they seem really rubbery dried and even mashed, I
>can't see them being chewable with no teeth!
>
>Anyones advice/ thoughts would be much sppreciated.
>Many thanks
>Rebecca

HI Rebecca
I made all of the baby food for both of my little ones (currently 5yo and 1yo)
You probably need to re hydrate the apricots, they can be sticky and gummy for
a baby to try to chew. Even when mixed w/ other foods.
To re hydrate, boil water, drop in the apricots, turn off the stove and put a
lid on the pan. When the water cools to a temp you can touch, they should be
done.
Also, be aware that sulfur is used to dry most apricots, you don't want the
ones w/ sulfur for your baby.
Good luck!
~Kat


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