Recipe: Apricot fool

Apricot fool. Picture / Babiche Martens.

APRICOT FOOL
Serves 4

• 8 large apricots, halved, stones removed
• ½ cup sugar
• 150ml cream lightly whipped
• ½ cup amaretto biscuits
• Mint leaves to garnish

1. Place the apricots in a pot with 1cm water. Cover and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes or until the apricots are soft but not mushy. Stir through the sugar, remove and cool.

2. Place the cream in a large bowl. Crumble in the amaretto biscuits. Gently swirl in the apricots - do not over-mix.

3. Spoon into decorative glasses and garnish with mint leaves.

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