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Apricot Compote

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Cooked apricot over a bed of yogurt.
Photo by Christopher Testani

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 pound firm ripe apricots, halved, pitted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2-3 tablespoons sugar
Greek-style yogurt or vanilla ice cream
Fresh tarragon leaves (optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine apricots, lime juice, and sugar in a large skillet.Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until apricots are glazed and syrupy, 7-8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled. Serve with yogurt or ice cream and garnish with tarragon leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (1/4 cup): 30.5 kcal calories
0% calories from fat
0 g fat
0 g saturated fat
0 mg cholesterol
7.5 g carbohydrates
0.7 g dietary fiber
6.5 g total sugars
6.8 g net carbohydrates
0.5 g protein
0.5 mg sodium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsFruit DessertDessertCompoteCondimentApricotStone FruitFruitLimeCitrusYogurtDairyGluten FreeNut FreeMake Ahead5 Ingredients or FewerEasyQuickBon Appétit

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