The arrope can be a syrup.
The etymology of arrope leads us to arrúbb , a word from Hispanic Arabic. This term, in turn, comes from the classical Arabic rubb .
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) recognizes several meanings of the concept, all linked to food products . Depending on the area and context, arrope can be a sweet , a cooked must , a sweet , a syrup or a syrup .
The arrope as sweet
In regions of Argentina , Chile and Ecuador , arrope is a traditional sweet that is made by boiling the pulp of certain fruits for a long time. Its consistency and uses make it similar to a syrup , a sauce or a jelly , and it is generally consumed as a dessert in the company of other foods.
These syrups are usually prepared with the fruit of the prickly pear , carob or chañar . It is common to combine it with quesillo , a type of cheese that is made with goat, cow or sheep milk.
It is interesting to note that arrope does not contain sugar and can easily be preserved for several months. On the other hand, medicinal properties are attributed to it: that is why its consumption is usually recommended for the treatment of respiratory problems. In any case, before ingesting any product intended to affect your health , it is advisable to consult a doctor.
There are different types of arropes.
Dehydrated must
Arrope, on the other hand, is called must that is cooked until it is dehydrated and thickens. The must, meanwhile, is the juice obtained by squeezing grapes ; This juice, if fermented, becomes wine .
To make the arrope, the must is cooked over low heat . This process allows the sugars to caramelize.
In some regions, fruits, herbs or nuts are added during cooking. Thus, the arrope can include quince , pumpkin or melon , to mention a few possibilities. However, no preservatives or colorings of any kind are added.
Thanks to its sugars, the syrup can be stored for about three months at room temperature . When refrigerated, shelf life can last up to a year.
The most frequent uses of arrope are linked to sweetening or seasoning cookies , meats and salads . It also serves to accompany ice cream .
Arrope, conjugation of arropar
The verb arropar refers to shelter or cover . If you clothe someone, therefore, you wrap or cover them with a blanket or some type of clothing.
Arrope, in this framework, is the conjugation of this verb in the first, second and third person singular of the present tense in the subjunctive mood and the second person singular of the imperative mood. With an accent in É (arropé), meanwhile, it corresponds to the conjugation of the first person singular of the past perfect simple in the indicative mood.
“You tuck the child in while I prepare some hot milk for him.”, “When Pedro supports someone who needs it, he will understand the importance of solidarity” y “I've already changed, put the baby to bed and tucked in, so I can go watch some TV.” son expresiones que incluyen esta action.