How To Properly Cook Fruits Fry Fruits Bake Fruits Grill Fruits And Even Cook Fruits In The Microwaves

Proper Way To Cook Fruits

Fry Fruits Bake Fruits Grilling Fruits

Cook Fruits In The Microwaves

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Cooking Fruits
To cook successfully with fruits, you need to know what happens to fruits during cooking. Several changes occur:

Nutrients. Cooking results in a loss of heat-sensitive nutrients, especially vitamin C.

Color. Colors change, depending on the fruit. Some become lighter, while others develop a deeper color.

Flavor. Fruit flavors usually change slightly during cooking.

Texture & Shape. When heat is applied to fruits, the cell in the fruits loses water and softens. As the structure breaks down, the fruits fall apart, becoming more tender and easier to digest.

At the same time, shape is lost. To keep the shape, add sugar to the cooking water. Sugar draws some water back into a fruit's cells, which strengthen them. Understanding this effect helps you cook fruits successfully in most moist heat.

Frying Fruits

Some fruits may be fried, usually as a side dish. Fruits for frying should be firm enough to hold their shape. If you used canned fruits, drain them well. Fruits can be sauteed in a small amount of butter and deep-fry until golden brown.

Baking Fruits

Any tender fruits that hold their shape may be broiled . Because fruits have no fat, they must be protected to keep them from drying out. Brush the surface with melted butter or margarine or use a topping, such as brown sugar or seasoned crumbs.

Grilling Fruits

Grilling fruits give them a delicious flavor and a caramelized color. Choose firm, ripe fruits. Fruits that are overripe fall apart too easily. Another idea in grilling fruits is to cut the fruits into pieces and thread them on a small skewer.

Microwave Cooking

Fruits are easy to prepare in the microwave open. They cook quickly, keep in their flavor and shape, and retain the most nutrients. Because they are so tender, however, they can easily overcook. Watch the timing carefully. Cover fruits when you microwave them, but leave a small opening for steam to escape. If you are cooking whole fruits, pierce them with a form in several places to keep them from bursting.

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Cooking Fruits In Moist Heat

Fruit can be cooked in moist heat in two ways: to hold their shape or to make a thick sauce. If you want cooked fruits to retain their shape, poach them. To make a sauce, cut fruits into small pieces. Fruit has high water content. As it cooks and the cell walls break down, the juices are released. Add sugar, honey or another sweeter if you wish, at the end of the cooking time. You can add extra flavor to the fruits with lemon juice, lemon or orange rind, vanilla, a cinnamon stick, or other spices.