Apricot Heaven Recipes

APRICOT HEAVEN

Steps:

• Squeeze the orange to extract its juice.
• Put the dried apricots into a small saucepan with the orange juice and water, bring it to the boil then simmer with a lid on for 10 minutes, adding the Grand Marnier towards the end of the cooking time.
• When the fruit is tender, puree the apricot mixture. Taste it, and add a splash more Grand Marnier if you wish. You should have a thick puree (although the exact consistency doesn't really matter; if it is runnier, you just get a runnier dessert!).
• Leave the apricot mixture to cool, then spread it neatly in a small glass serving dish.
• Spread the yoghurt evenly on top, making sure that all of the apricot mixture is covered.
• In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar, breaking up any lumps, then sprinkle this mixture evenly and thickly over the yoghurt so that the whole surface is covered.
• Place in the fridge for at least three hours, until ready to serve.
• The cinnamon-sugar dissolves into the surface of the yoghurt, creating a gorgeous dark syrup.

APRICOT HEAVEN

Steps:

• Place the nectar, milk, honey, apricots, and banana in a blender, and mix on low speed until the mixture is blended. Continue mixing, gradually increasing the speed, until the mixture is smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish each with a sprig of mint, if desired.From ULTIMATE SMOOTHIES: delicious recipes for over 125 of the best smoothies, freezes, and blasts. Copyright © 2000 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.