"Apricots with Amaretto Syrup (Albicocche Ripiene)" is a delightful Italian dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe apricots with the delicate flavor of amaretto liqueur. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations and is often served during special occasions or as a sweet treat. The filling is made with fresh apricots, sugar, amaretto, and a hint of cinnamon, while the syrup is a rich combination of amaretto, water, and sugar. The apricots are then poached in the syrup until tender and juicy, resulting in a dessert that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Enjoy this delicious Italian treat as a dessert or as a special breakfast or brunch dish, and experience the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.
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APRICOTS WITH AMARETTO SYRUP (ALBICOCCHE RIPIENE)
Provided by Ursula Ferrigno
Categories Fruit Dessert Quick & Easy Apricot Amaretto Spring Summer Family Reunion Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel apricots with a vegetable peeler, then halve and pit. Finely chop 2 halves and set aside.
- Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook sugar, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Stir in Amaretto (be careful; syrup will spatter) and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes.
- Working in 2 batches, poach apricot halves in syrup at a low simmer, turning, until almost tender, 5 to 10 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer apricots, hollow sides up, to a platter.
- Add crumbled amaretti to syrup and cook over low heat, crushing cookies with back of a wooden spoon, until melted into a coarse purée.
- Stir in reserved chopped apricot and gently simmer, stirring, until syrup is deep brown and slightly thickened. Cool syrup slightly.
- Spoon syrup over apricots and sprinkle with pine nuts (if using). Serve warm or at room temperature.
APRICOT AMARETTO JAM
This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that she made for hers! -Linda Wegner, Robinson, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine apricots and lemon juice. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and pectin; stir into apricot mixture. If desired, add butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in remaining sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute., Remove from heat; stir in amaretto. Cool jam in Dutch oven for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle hot mixture into eight hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT ORANGE SYRUP WITH AMARETTO
My parents have an apricot tree, so I've eaten fresh apricots all my life. I'm used to eating them fresh only, but I recently purchased some apricots that ripened very quickly. I wanted to make a jam or syrup out of them and couldn't find what I wanted, so I made something up. The result is a very sweet, thick syrup. Leave out the amaretto if you don't use it in cooking.
Provided by pomplemousse
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Syrup Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the apricots, sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and amaretto liqueur in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the apricots are soft and have started to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the apricots have broken down, about 1 1/2 hour. If mixture is too thick or begins to burn, stir in 1 tablespoon of water and mix well.
- Stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup water, and pour into the apricot mixture. Bring to a boil, and simmer until the mixture forms a thick syrup, about 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
ALBICOCCHE AL FORNO (BAKED APRICOTS WITH AMARETTI)
A delicious Italian classic often also made with peaches, but I prefer it with apricots. The apricots are filled with amaretti cookies, amaretto, sugar and egg yolk and baked in the oven with white wine. They can be served warm or at room temperature and are delicious paired with vanilla ice cream or white chocolate mousse. However, I also love them on their own. They were a big hit at a party I catered for. However, at the party I had far too much filling for the apricots. Maybe I've made a mistake when multiplying the recipe. I will try it out again and make changes to the recipe if necessary.
Provided by tigerduck
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12 stuffed apricot halves, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Please note: I will have to check the amount of filling and the amount of apricots again, which I will do soon. If you decide to make it, please have some extra apricots ready.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F).
- Put amaretti cookies into a small bowl and pour the amaretto over it.
- Wash apricots and cut them in halves. Discard the stone.
- Using a spoon, take out some of the fruit flesh without hurting the skin. Roughly chop the fruit flesh.
- Add sugar, egg yolk and chopped apricot flesh to the amaretti cookies and mix. While mixing, crush the cookies with a spoon. Do not mix for too long; it's nice to have some cookie chunks.
- Fill the apricots with the mixture, ca 1 tablespoon per half.
- Put into a well buttered oven-proof baking dish.
- Pour white wine over apricots.
- Bake for ca 25 minutes or until done.
AMARETTO CHEESE-FILLED APRICOTS
"I had these at a holiday party and thought they were excellent," says Yvonne Starlin of Portland, Tennessee. You get lots of sweet flavor in one little bite!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gently loosen a long side of each apricot, splitting apricots to resemble clamshells. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup almonds, cherries and amaretto until blended. Spoon 1-1/4 teaspoons filling into each apricot. , Place remaining almonds in a small shallow dish; roll exposed cheese portions of apricots in nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
REALLY EASY APRICOT & AMARETTI CREAM
A cross between a trifle and tiramisu, this really is simple to do. Roast apricots with orange, then layer up with mascarpone and custard for an indulgent dessert
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Snack, Treat
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the apricots into a roasting tin, toss with the orange zest, juice and sugar and roast for 15-20 mins until soft. Remove the skins if you like. Tip into a bowl to cool.
- Whisk the mascarpone and custard together until completely blended.
- Tip the biscuits into a large glass bowl, then top with the apricots and custard. Scatter generously with the grated chocolate, then cover and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make the perfect Amaretto syrup, use equal parts sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- If you don't have Amaretto liqueur, you can substitute another almond-flavored liqueur, such as Disaronno or Frangelico.
- Be careful not to overcook the apricots. They should be soft but still hold their shape.
- Serve the apricots warm or at room temperature. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Apricots with Amaretto syrup is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The apricots are soft and juicy, with a delicate almond flavor. The Amaretto syrup is rich and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the apricots. This dessert is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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