Like peach ice cream, but more so.
Use any combination of fresh, dried, or glaceed apricots, to the tune of about three cups worth of chopped fruit. I used a 7-ounce package of glaceed, and five small fresh apricots. I chopped all the fruit, then simmered it in about a half cup of water til everything was nice and soft, and stirred in a half cup of sugar. I would increase the sugar if my fruits weren't glaceed, because hello, that means simmered in sugar already!
This I pureed in a blender with several drops of almond extract and the juice of half a lime, then I stirred in a cup and a half of half and half.
I'm beginning to think that you just can't go wrong with ice cream. Ever.
Hmm interesting. I could use dried apricots as it's the middle of winter here.
ReplyDeleteOh! I was just thinking of buying apricots today, to make some ice cream or sherbet! Making up recipes is definitely fun!
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oh I agree about ice cream. I try to limit myself to ice cream once a day.
ReplyDeleteI've never been an apricot fan, but when you compare it to peach flavor, it makes me want to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI've never, ever heard of glaceed, though. Where can I find it?
Krista
I agree...you can never go wrong with homemade ice cream. :)
ReplyDeleteAnna - you have to try an apple ice cream, we made that a few years ago, it is wonderful, really light and perfect for a summer luncheon!
ReplyDeleteSo true. Homemade ice cream is a nearly perfect little luxury.
ReplyDeleteOur youngest wanted the flavor of gingersnaps but I didn't want to heat up the kitchen. We used the basic recipe for vanilla ice cream and then added a tsp of cinnamon and half a tsp each of ginger and cloves. It was fantastic.
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