Chilled Braised Apricots With Yogurt, Honey And Pistachios

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   Heat oven to 300 degrees.

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   Peel lemons, avoiding white pith, and toss strips into a large saucepan.

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   Squeeze juice through a strainer into saucepan; add sugar and 2 cups water.

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   Cover and bring to a boil, stirring once.

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   Remove lid and simmer until mixture reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.

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   Halve and pit apricots and place them cut-side down in a single layer in a small roasting pan.

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   Apricots should be snug.

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   Strain reduced hot syrup over them.

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   Cover fruit flush with foil and braise in oven for 5 minutes.

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    Turn apricots over carefully, replace foil, and braise 5 minutes more.

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    Remove apricots from oven, turn again and cool.

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    Transfer apricots, covered by their liquid, to a shallow container with cover, and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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    Remove apricot halves from their liquid and drain on paper towels.

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    Pour syrup in a saucepan and reduce over high heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

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    In a small bowl, stir yogurt, confectioners' sugar and salt together until smooth.

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    Spoon warm sauce on each plate, topped by 2 or 3 apricot halves.

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    Spoon yogurt into their centers.

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    Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.