Turkish Poached Apricots Ricotta (Print Version)
Plump apricots poached in lemony syrup, filled with ricotta, and topped with pistachios for a Turkish-inspired treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Syrup Base
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135 grams granulated sugar
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445 milliliters hot water
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Fruit and Filling
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255 grams soft dried apricots
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130 grams whole milk ricotta cheese
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2 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted pistachios
# Steps:
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Combine sugar and hot water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until sugar is fully dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce to medium-low and allow to simmer.
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Add lemon juice, then dried apricots to the simmering syrup. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, allowing apricots to plump and the syrup to thicken. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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Once cooled, carefully open each apricot and use a small spoon to fill with ricotta, creating a generous amount in each. Arrange filled apricots on a deep serving platter.
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Ladle syrup around the stuffed apricots and garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
# Notes:
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To create a vegan version, substitute the ricotta with 70 grams chopped walnuts for the filling.
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Poached apricots in syrup can be prepared 1 to 2 days in advance and stored refrigerated in a covered container.