Poached Apricot in Vanilla with Citrus Syllabub

Wine-poached apricots served with a light vanilla and citrus infused cream syllabub, garnished with fresh mint sprigs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1782.1 kcals 1782.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.6 grams 105.6 grams
Fat 138.8 grams 138.8 grams
Protein 10.4 grams 10.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
284
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
halved
1
piece
Apricot
halved and stone removed
1
piece
Lemon
juice and zest only
Liquids
250
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds scraped out and pod kept
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds only
2
sprigs
Mint
to garnish

Steps

  • Reduce the white wine in a deep saucepan for 4 minutes.
  • Squeeze the orange juice into the pan and add the orange halves.
  • Scrape seeds from the vanilla pod and add the pod and half the seeds to the wine.
  • Dissolve caster sugar in the liquid and add the apricot halves.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat to cool.
  • Whisk double cream with remaining vanilla seeds until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and icing sugar.
  • Spoon cream into glasses and top with the apricot and mint sprigs.