Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots With Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt Recipe

Name: Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots With Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon finely slivered orange peel (orange part only); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound dried pitted whole Mediterranean-style apricots (about 3 cups), halved crosswise; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy; Toasted natural unsalted pistachios; Slivered fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 cups plain Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon finely slivered orange peel (orange part only)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pound dried pitted whole Mediterranean-style apricots (about 3 cups), halved crosswise
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy
Toasted natural unsalted pistachios
Slivered fresh mint

1
Stir yogurt and cinnamon in medium bowl to blend. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
2
Cook orange peel in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and reserve peel.
3
Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Whisk in sugar. Add apricots; toss. saute until beginning to brown in spots, about 8 minutes. Add 1 cup orange juice and reserved orange peel. Simmer uncovered until juice is reduced to thick syrup and apricots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to simmer before continuing.
4
Add Cognac to simmering apricots; ignite with long match. Let flames subside, shaking skillet occasionally. Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice and simmer 1 minute, stirring.
5
Spoon chilled yogurt into 6 dessert dishes. Spoon warm apricots and syrup over. Sprinkle with pistachios and mint.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plain Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon finely slivered orange peel (orange part only), 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots With Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt 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.

Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots With Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt

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