Best 2 Apricot Dessert Recipes

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APRICOT DESSERT BRUSCHETTA



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Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the orchards there. It's a lovely apricot dessert that's not overly sweet or heavy. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for until toasted, 4-6 minutes. Cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricots, nectar and lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Strain and discard liquid., Combine cheese and preserves; spread over toasted bread. Top with apricot mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APRICOT DESSERT



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This light and airy dessert is sure to please. It's delicious and refreshing...perfect for summer but great anytime!!

Provided by TAUR1966

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart apricot nectar
2 (3 ounce) packages apricot flavored Jell-O® mix
1 pint sour cream
1 (8.75 ounce) can apricot halves, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Pour the apricot nectar into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mix until completely dissolved. Whisk in sour cream until smooth or process in a blender. Pour into a serving bowl, and stir in the apricots. Chill until set, about 3 hours. Top with whipped topping just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 79.3 mg, Sugar 30.2 g

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