Apricots In Marsala

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 apricots
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• 1 1/4 cups marsala
• 2 slices pared orange rind
• 1 vanilla pod, split
• 2/3 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup plain yogurt

Recipe

• 1 halve and pit the apricots, then place in a bowl of boiling water for about 30 seconds. drain well, then slip off their skins.
• 2 place the superfine sugar, marsala, orange rind, vanill pod and 1 cup water in a pan. heat gently until the sugar dissolves. bring to a boil, without stirring then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• 3 add the apricot halves to the pan and poach for 5-6 minutes or until just tender. using a slotted spoon, transfer the apricots to a serving dish.
• 4 boil the syrup rapidly until reduced by half, then pour over the apricots and let cool. cover and chill. remove the orange rind and vanilla pod.
• 5 whip the cream with the confectioner's sugar and cinnamon until forms soft peaks. fold in the yogurt. serve in a bowl with the apricots.