2 all season apricot Fool/mousse RECIPES..USING DRIED APRICOTS

These are wonderful all year recipes and although un-sulphured organic apricots are recommended, use whatever is available..the un-sulphured ones are darker in color and this will affect the outcome of the dish without affecting the flavor.

                 Right Organic Dried un-sulphured apricots
                              

left : reg Dried apricots

RECIPE #1

1/2 pound organic dried apricots
1 medium orange thinly sliced including skin
1/4 cup sprouted almonds (soaked overnight and rinsed, drained)

whipped cream or thick plain yogurt to serve


Simmer the apricots, orange slices and almonds in enough water to cover until apricots are soft. (adding more water as needed to prevent scorching)
Puree in a blender, divide into 4 serving dishes and chill.
Serve topped with whipped cream or thick, plain yogurt

RECIPE #2
serves 6

1 pound dried apricots
2 cups heavy cream
honey to taste


Place the apricots in a bowl and cover with filtered water and allow to soak overnight.

Blend until smooth (use the soaking water with the apricots).
Fold in the whipped cream and honey.
Serve in small pots or glasses


Variations 

top either recipe with :
2 tsp whisky.

2 tsp granola

sprinkle with ground cinnamon


2 tsp grated white chocolate