Apricot Heaven Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Heaven

• 1 cup dried apricots (no soak needed)
• Orange
• 1/4 cup water (add more if apricots are very dry)
• 1-1 1/2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
• Natural Yoghurt
• Soft Brown Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon

How to Make Apricot Heaven

1. Juice one fresh orange (about 1/2 cup juice).
2. Combine 1 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, covered. Stir in 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier during the last minute of cooking.
3. Once the apricots are tender, carefully puree the mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender until smooth.
4. Taste the apricot puree and add more Grand Marnier (1/2 - 1 tablespoon) if desired.
5. Ensure the apricot puree is thick; if not, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce.
6. Allow the apricot puree to cool completely.
7. Spread the cooled apricot puree evenly in a 4.75-inch (12cm) diameter glass serving dish (approximately 1.75 inches/4.5cm deep).
8. Spread 1 cup plain yogurt evenly over the apricot layer.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
10. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly and thickly over the yogurt layer.
11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cinnamon-sugar to dissolve into the yogurt, creating a delicious syrup.