SIMPLE POACHED APRICOTS

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These apricots pair well with vanilla all-natural frozen yogurt, as pictured.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon agave nectar (more if desired)
4 strips organic orange peel, each about 3 inches long
6 medium-ripe apricots (about 1 pound), pitted and cut into sixths or quarters

Steps:

  • Bring water, agave nectar, and orange peel to a brisk simmer in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add apricots, pushing down to cover with liquid; reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until apricots are just tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on ripeness.
  • Transfer apricots gently with a slotted spoon to a shallow bowl or dish. Pour just enough liquid over them to cover and return saucepan with remaining liquid to stove. Simmer over medium-high until reduced by half and lightly syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Strain syrup into dish with apricots. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 6 g

Godfred Amoasi
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These poached apricots are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they taste like sunshine.


Titi Man
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I've never had poached apricots before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're amazing!


Monica Frederiksen
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I made these poached apricots in my slow cooker and they turned out great. They were so easy to make!


Dayle micallef
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I'm allergic to almonds, so I used chopped walnuts instead. They were still delicious!


Kamilah Gaston
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I used this recipe to make poached apricots for a baby shower and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Shaun Stanton
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These poached apricots are a great way to get your kids to eat fruit. My kids love them!


Malik Tayyub
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


NINJA FF
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed these poached apricots. They were sweet and tangy, and the texture was perfect.


Asjad Ali nawaz
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These poached apricots are so versatile. You can serve them as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast topping.


Emanuel Vasquez
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I added a little bit of vanilla extract to the poaching liquid and it gave the apricots a lovely floral flavor.


SS KILLER
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I made these poached apricots for a dinner party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


VinnieB24
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, and you have a delicious and elegant dessert.


Muhammad Rizwan
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These poached apricots are a great way to use up ripe apricots in season.


Sikholiwe Mandondo
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The poaching liquid was so flavorful, I saved it and used it to make a delicious apricot glaze.


Steve Haynes
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I used a mix of ripe and slightly underripe apricots, and they all came out great.


Yaqoob Pathan
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I served these poached apricots with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios. They were a hit!


Nasira Rani
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I've never poached fruit before, but this recipe made it so easy. The apricots turned out perfectly tender and flavorful.


Jon Galloway
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These poached apricots were a delightful treat! The combination of sweet, tangy, and slightly chewy textures was simply irresistible.