Apricot-coconut Pudding

Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups soymilk
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot (or cornstartch)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place the soy & coconut milk in a saucepan & bring it to a boil, then pour it over the dried apricots in a heat-proof bowl & cover & set aside in the refrigerator for 2-8 hours.
• 2 then place the apricots & their soaking liquid (the milk) in a blender or food processor along with the maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract & salt.
• 3 blend until smooth with small bits of apricot distributed evenly throughout the mixture. transfer the mixture to a saucepan & heat over medium heat until simmering, whisking frequently. dissolve the arrowrrot powder (or cornstarch) in 1/4 cup cold water, then slowly pour it into the simmering mixture, stirring constantly. as soon as teh mixture returns to a strong simmer, remove it from heat & transfer to a large bowl or 8 induvidual serving dishes & chill for at least 1 hour.