Apricots with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts

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   Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet.

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   Bake, stirring occasionally, until the hazelnut skins are cracked, about 12 minutes.

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   Transfer the nuts to a clean kitchen towel and let cool until easy to handle.

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   Using the towel as an aid, rub the skins off the hazelnuts (but do not worry about removing every trace of skin!).

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   Cool completely.

7. 7

   Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and place them in a shallow bowl.

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   Cut the apricots in half lengthwise and remove the pits.

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   If desired, cut large apricots in half again.

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    Spread the cut sides with the goat cheese.

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    Press the goat-cheese side of each apricot into the hazelnuts to evenly coat the cheese.

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    (The apricots can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead, covered, and refrigerated.

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    Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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    Arrange the apricots on a platter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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