How to add fruit puree into yogurt without making it too liquid?
What is the best way to flavor our yogurt with fruit puree without making it too liquid? I desire its consistency would be like the store bought one.
Another question: can we preserve yogurt that has already been added fruit?
Thank you very much for your help.
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A great way to add fruit to yogurt is to use a jam, jelly, or fruit preserve of choice. By cooking out the liquid and thickening with sugar and pectin, a jelly ends up much less watery than a fruit puree. Depending on the fruit you are starting with and the desired texture, the exact recipe will vary. Store-bought jams work as well.
If you are looking for a fresh fruit flavor (as opposed to the cooked flavor of jam) you still have a few options. You could change the composition of your puree (e.g. by pureeing dried fruits, or choosing a less watery fruit to begin with). You could add a thickening agent that activates without cooking, like pureed chia seeds.
Finally, you could keep your puree as is and use a thicker yogurt: greek-style or another strained yogurt should be thicker in the first place, and the texture should still be reasonably thick even after mixing in a watery puree.
I am not sure how to answer your preservation question. A mixture of fruit and yogurt should keep decently in the fridge. But if you are trying to preserve it longer, we would need more details about your process.
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You could add a thickening agent that activates without cooking, like pureed chia seeds. Finally, you could keep your puree as is and use a thicker yogurt: greek-style or another strained yogurt should be thicker in the first place, and the texture should still be reasonably thick even after mixing in a watery puree.Can you mix yogurt and fruit?
Yogurt and fruits can be eaten together and may exert combined health benefits through potential prebiotic and probiotic effects. Furthermore, substituting high-energy, nutrient-deficient snacks with fruit and yogurt could reduce the intake of high-calorie obesogenic foods.How do you make strawberry yogurt puree?
You can blend the fresh or thawed frozen berries into a fresh puree. If the fresh puree tastes too tart, simmer it in a small pot on very low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often, to deepen and sweeten the flavor. Puree in a blender, cool, then add to the yogurt.How do you make fruit sweet yogurt?
In a bowl mash berries with a fork to release their natural juice and sweetness. Add in greek yogurt and stir until combine. Test for sweetness and add in a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to your desired sweetness. Stir and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.Which fruits can be mixed with yoghurt?
But really, any fruit will do. Diced apples, peaches, strawberries, bananas, pineapple chunks, coconut flakes and even cranberries and raisins can all make plain yogurt sing \u2014 while adding beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals to your diet.HOW TO MAKE CHIA PUDDING ‣‣ 6 Amazing Chia Pudding Recipes
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