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Apricot Gratins with Almond and Kirsch

Apricot Gratins with Almond and Kirsch is a desserts recipe made with Sugar, Honey, Vanilla Bean, Water, and Fresh Apricots. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 2 1/2 cup
• 2 1/2 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 10 tbsp
• 2
• 1
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp
• to taste
• to taste

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Prehaet the oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   In a sauce pan, combine the sugar, honey, vanilla bean and water.

3. 3

   Bring the liquid to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the apricots and bring back to a boil.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Invert a saucer on top of the fruit to keep it submerged.

7. 7

   Cover the saucepan and let stand for 24 hours.

8. 8

   Drain the fruit, reserving the syrup and being careful not to crsuh the apricots.

9. 9

   Halve the apricots.

10. 10

    Remove and discard the pits.

11. 11

    Place 4-5 apricot halves in the bottom of each gratin dish, so they cover the bottom of the dish,

12. 12

    PLace the remaining apricots in a food processor with apricot syrup and puree until smooth.

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    For the topping: Combine 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the almond powder, butter, egg yolks, and the whole egg in a mixinf bowl and beat with a whisk until smooth.

14. 14

    Divide the batter among the 6 gratin dishes and spread evenly over the apricots.

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    Sprinkle the top with the slivered almonds and remaining powdered sugar.

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    Place the gratins in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.

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    Bring the puree witht he Kirsch up to a simmer.

18. 18

    Remove gratins from the oven and place one on each plate.

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    Garnish with puree, powdered sugar and fresh mint.

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