Baked Fresh Apricots with Almonds

Submitted by Jangomango

"A simple and delicious dessert from Jacques Pepin. You can double the recipe easily."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh ripe apricot (about 6-7)
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half (you can sub cream but not milk)
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Cut the apricots in half and remove their pits.
3. Arrange the apricot halves, cut side down, in a gratin dish.
4. Spoon the jam over the fruit.
5. Pour the half-and-half over the fruit.
6. Sprinkle the almonds and sugar on top.
7. Place in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
8. Serve lukewarm.

Reviews

[Jasileet]

Delicious except for the half-and-half. Yucky cream effect. Will make again without.

 

[velorutionista]

fantastic! I used a hot ginger/pepper jelly instead of apricot jam and only a tsp. of sugar sprinkled over the top. I agree, it would be great over poundcake or granola!

 

[Chef Regina V. Smith]

This was very good, but it is very sweet, almost too sweet for my liking. I served this on its own and I suggest serving atop some vanilla ice cream or pound cake to cut some of the sweetness. This would also be lovely for brunch served on top of a good quality granola. I used 18% cream and would probably use 35% cream next time. Thankyou for sharing Jango and Jacques.