Heavenly Apricot Puree With Cointreau Clementines A

Name: Heavenly Apricot Puree With Cointreau Clementines And A Biscuit Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The apricot puree and boozy clementines; 2 1/2 - 3 cups whole dried squeegy apricots; 3/4 - 1/2 cups caster sugar; 1 star anise; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 1 1/2 teaspoons rose water; 2 small clementines, peeled and segmented as for a fruit salad; 1 cup Cointreau; 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey; The biscuit base and topping; 1/2 box of graham crackers (digestive biscuits), crushed into fine crumbs; 1-2 teaspoons melted butter; 1 cup thick double whipping cream; 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and saved for use; 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey; a handful of slivered pistachios and toasted almonds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

The apricot puree and boozy clementines
2 1/2 - 3 cups whole dried squeegy apricots
3/4 - 1/2 cups caster sugar
1 star anise
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 teaspoons rose water
2 small clementines, peeled and segmented as for a fruit salad
1 cup Cointreau
1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
The biscuit base and topping
1/2 box of graham crackers (digestive biscuits), crushed into fine crumbs
1-2 teaspoons melted butter
1 cup thick double whipping cream
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and saved for use
1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
a handful of slivered pistachios and toasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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["Soak the apricots for 4-5 hours and then reserve the water. Soak the orange segments in the Cointreau for the same amount of time (refrigerate) Using the apricot water, boil in a saucepan and add apricots, cinnamon stick and star anise and bring up to the boil. Now add the sugar and honey and allow to dissolve completely. Taste and add more sugar/honey if required.
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( Tip: There should be some sugar syrup left in the pan which you will need when making a puree, but mostly the apricots should be very soft and have absorbed most of the liquid.)", "Once the apricots taste and smell 'cooked' and are very soft, take off the heat , dis-guard the cinnamon and anise and allow to cool slightly before pureeing in a food processor. Add the rose water and then cover and cool in fridge for a bit, until the puree is thickened.", "Now in a bowl, mix the digestive biscuit crumbs with the butter and then pour into a deep glass serving dish and press down as you would for a cheesecake base then refrigerate for a about 20-30 minutes. While waiting, whip the double cream with the vanilla bean seeds, keep at hand.", "To assemble, squeeze out the Cointreau from the clementines and arrange over the biscuit base. Next pour the apricot puree, followed by the whipped cream and then decorate with the slivered toasted almonds and pistachios. Drizzle with the fragrant honey and sprinkle with a dusting of ground cinnamon.", "Chill for about 1/2 before eating, this is not as solid as a cheesecake but you can still pick all the contents up with the spoon right down to the biscuit base!
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Enjoy this dessert chilled, with a cup of fresh mint tea."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The apricot puree and boozy clementines, 2 1/2 - 3 cups whole dried squeegy apricots, 3/4 - 1/2 cups caster sugar, 1 star anise, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Apricot Puree With Cointreau Clementines And A Biscuit Base falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Heavenly Apricot Puree With Cointreau Clementines And A Biscuit Base

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