Apricot Custards Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Custards

• 8 fresh apricot halves (approximately 1 cup chopped, plus 2 halves for garnish)
• Eggs
• Nonfat Milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

How to Make Apricot Custards

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Slice 2 apricot halves for garnish and set aside.
3. Chop the remaining 6-8 fresh apricots (approximately 1 cup chopped) and drain on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4. Place two 6-ounce custard cups in a shallow baking pan. Divide the chopped apricots evenly between the cups.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ½ cup milk (whole milk or 2% recommended), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract until well combined.
6. Gently pour the egg mixture over the apricots in each custard cup. Sprinkle lightly with a pinch of cardamom (about ⅛ teaspoon).
7. Carefully pour boiling water into the baking pan, reaching a depth of about 1 inch around the custard cups.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The custards should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
9. Remove the custard cups from the water bath and let cool slightly.
10. Garnish with the reserved apricot slices and serve warm or at room temperature.