cinnamon-candied apricots with whipped cream
Soak the dried apricots in a bowl of water
All day for preparation that evening,
Or overnight for preparation the next day.
Stand at room temperature.
Place the nicely plump apricots in a pan.
Cover with the soaking water “marinade.”
Add one cinnamon stick, as well as
The zest from the rind of an orange.
Simmer gently, until
The liquid has almost
Entirely evaporated.
Place a stainless steel bowl and
The beaters or whisk
In the refrigerator to chill
At least one half hour before
whipping the cream.
When ready,
Whip the cream:
Take the chilled bowl out of the refrigerator,
Pour in the chilled heavy cream (25 cl / 8.5 fl.oz.)
Whip the cream vigorously until stiff;
Soft peaks should form
At the tip of the whisk.
Do not add sugar
Spoon a dollop of cream per person over the apricots, sprinkle some
Ground cinnamon,
Serve and enjoy!
- Instead of preparing whipped cream, you may choose to top
the cinnamon candied apricots with a good crème fraîche épaisse
or double cream, or with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
- For a flavorful twist, try adding 2 cloves and a star anise
to spice up the apricots as they simmer, if you like!
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This is one of Christiane’s ideas.
She loves to entertain,
and enjoys the company of friends
in her kitchen,
but does not want to spend
precious “hours”
slaving over the stove!
very easy 
This recipe can be made with equal success using dried figs.
Spike with a tablespoon of Port for extra flavor
as you crystallize the figs.
For 4 people
➢ 300 gr / 10.5 oz dried apricots
➢ 1 cinnamon stick
➢ Zest of one orange
➢ 20 cl / 8.5 fl. oz. heavy cream
➢ Ground cinnamon