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Caramelized Apricots with Almond Cream

Caramelized Apricots with Almond Cream

Cook the fruit quickly so that a layer of brittle caramel encases the soft interior. This recipe works just as well with peaches.

Martha Stewart Living, August/September 1992 http://www.marthastewart.com/313710/caramelized-apricots-with-almond-cream
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1/2 pint heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
    • 1 tablespoon amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 8 apricots, ripe but firm, halved and pitted
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. Whip cream with confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form. Whisk in amaretto or almond extract. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sugar; stir to dissolve. Swirl occasionally until mixture is light brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add apricots, cut side down. Increase heat to medium high, and cook until sugar has turned a deep amber and apricots are well caramelized, no more than 5 minutes. Shake pan a few times.
  4. Remove pan from heat and transfer apricots to a plate, cut side up. Whisk milk into sugar mixture to make caramel sauce. Simmer over low heat until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Arrange apricots on four plates and pour sauce over each one. Spoon almond cream on the side and garnish with sliced almonds.

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