Stuffed Dried Apricots with Yogurt

Using protein-dense strained yogurt instead of heavy clotted cream turns this classic dessert into a light and nutritious treat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 16 dried apricots (160 g) · 386 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp sugar (15 g) · 58 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup strained yogurt (250 g) · 238 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp crushed pistachios (20 g) · 112 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Method

1. In a small saucepan, combine the dried apricots, sugar, 1.5 cups of water, and optional cinnamon stick.

   

2. Simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the apricots soften and absorb the syrup, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

   

3. Slit each cooled apricot along the side to create a pocket and fill generously with strained yogurt.

   

4. Arrange the stuffed apricots on a plate and garnish with crushed pistachios before serving.

   

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