"Rebecca" > wrote in message
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> 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!
>

I suppose it depends on the recipe. If they are baked or cooked in a recipe
with a lot of moisture, then they should re-hydrate in the process. If I
were going to feed them to a toothless person of any age, I would re-hydrate
them first. You can put them in an appropriate container, cover them with
water, and bring them to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. You can do
this on the range top or in the microwave. If you can add some sugar and a
little lemon juice and puree the re-hydrated fruit to make filling for
pastry.