APRICOTS WITH AMARETTO SYRUP
A little salty, a little sweet... a simple to prepare dessert that will wow the crowd. Hope you think that it is just as good as I do.
Provided by Geoffry Le Cher
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine water and 2/3 cup Amaretto, mix well and soak apricots in liquid for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
- 2. The next day...
- 3. Drain apricots and reserve liquid.
- 4. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, and then cook sugar, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Stir in reserved liquid (be careful; syrup will spatter) and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.
- 5. Working in 2 batches, poach apricot halves in syrup at a low simmer, turning, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apricots, hollow sides up, to a platter.
- 6. Add additional 1/3 cup Amaretto liqueur, over low heat. (Be careful that the mixture does not ignite!)
- 7. Add crumbled biscotti to syrup and cook over low heat, crushing cookies with back of a wooden spoon, until melted into a coarse purée.
- 8. Gently simmer, stirring, until syrup is deep brown and slightly thickened. Cool syrup slightly.
- 9. Spoon syrup over apricots and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Arthur Lesa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of amaretto, but I still enjoyed this dish. The apricots are so good that they don't need the syrup. I will definitely be making this again, but I'll omit the amaretto.
Jennifer Abua
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in no time. It's a great dessert for a weeknight meal.
Jeevan Poudel228
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The apricots are beautiful and the syrup is delicious. I served it with a dollop of whipped cream and it was a perfect dessert.
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[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the apricots and the syrup. I will definitely be making this again.
Md sharif Md sharif
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, yet it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Sargamthapa Magar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of apricots, but this recipe changed my mind. The amaretto syrup is so good that it makes the apricots irresistible. I will definitely be making this again.
Shams UR Rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The apricots are so tender and flavorful, and the syrup is divine. I served it with vanilla ice cream and it was a perfect ending to our meal.
Oscar Avalos
[email protected]I love the combination of apricots and amaretto. The syrup is so good that I could drink it straight! This is a great dessert for any occasion.
Jahmar james
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The apricots were a beautiful golden color and the syrup was rich and flavorful. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.
akaizek
[email protected]Apricots with Amaretto Syrup is a delightful dessert that impresses every time. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results. The apricots are perfectly tender and the syrup is flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will