Apricot or Peach Melba Recipe

Name: Apricot or Peach Melba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested; 12 ripe, firm apricots, pitted, or 3 peaches, halved and pitted; 1/2 pint vanilla ice cream; 1 pound raspberries; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups heavy cream, whipped; 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
12 ripe, firm apricots, pitted, or 3 peaches, halved and pitted
1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
1 pound raspberries
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream, whipped
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a medium saucepan, prepare syrup.
2
Bring the sugar, water, lemon juice and zest to a boil.
3
Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4
Poach apricots or peaches until tender.
5
(Tip: if you use peaches, remove the skin.)
6
Let them cool in the syrup.
7
To prepare raspberry sauce, in a blender, combine the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice.
8
Process to a puree.
9
Remove fruits from syrup.
10
To serve: In a small bowl, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream, place the fruit on top, and cover with raspberry sauce.
11
Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 lemon, zested, and more.

Yes, Apricot or Peach Melba falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot or Peach Melba

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