Apricot and Orange Gelatin

This is really light and refreshing.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces  flavorful fresh ripe apricots, pitted
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups  freshly squeezed  orange juice
• 1  tablespoon gelatin powder
•  light cream, to serve

Directions

1. Heat the apricots, sugar and 1/2 cup of the orange juice, stirring until the sugar ha dissolved. Simmer gently until the apricots are tender.
2. Press the apricot mixture through a nylon sieve into a small measuring cup using a spoon.
3. Pour 3 tablespoons of the orange juice into a small heatproof bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over it and let stand for about 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Place bowl over a saucepan of hot water and heat until the gelatin has dissolved. Slowly pour into the apricot mixture, stirring constantly. Measure up to 2 1/2 cups with the reamining orange juice.
5. Pour the apricot mixture into four individual dishes and chill until set. to serve, pour a thin layer of cream over.
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