Homemade “Fanta” with apricots: a refreshing drink recipe for hot days or a winter preparation.

by Carlos Solis

Homemade

are valued for their ability to boost immunity, promote heart health, enhance vision, and aid digestion. These fruits are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and minerals. Vitamins A, C, and E found in apricots protect the body from free radicals, helping to prevent .

Ingredients (for 3 liters): apricots – 700 g; sugar – 300 g; lemon – ½ piece; orange – ½ piece; citric acid – 1 teaspoon.

If you’re preparing this homemade “Fanta” for the winter, sterilize a three-liter jar over steam and boil the lid.

Wash the ripe apricots, , and . Slice the citrus fruits into rounds. Place the apricots into the sterilized jars, sprinkle with sugar, add the orange and lemon slices, and include the citric acid.

Pour boiling water over the fruits, filling the jar to the brim.

Seal the jar, turn it upside down, cover it with a blanket, and let it cool completely. After that, store it in a cool, dark place until winter.

If you’re not planning to preserve it, there’s no need to sterilize the container: simply cool the finished drink and pour it into a pitcher.

Life Hack

Before adding the orange and lemon to the drink, it’s essential to blanch them in boiling water to remove any bitterness.