Apricots with Pistachio Praline

Time

Prep 150 min · Cook 10 min · 160 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Place the apricots in alarge pan with water, the sugar, cardamom, peppercorns and lemon juice.

2. 2

   Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, then chill for at least 2 hours.

3. 3

   For the praline, place the sugar in a small pan with 1 Tbs of water. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then bring to the boil and simmer rapidly until golden brown.

4. 4

   While the sugar is boiling, brush a baking sheet with a little oil and scatter the pistachios over it in an even layer, keeping them all close together.

5. 5

   As soon as the caramel is golden, allow the bubbles to subside, then pour over the nuts and leave to cool and set hard.

6. 6

   Then, place the praline on a board and, with a heavy knife, chop into shards. Divide the apricots between 6 bowls and spoon over a couple of Tbs of the cooking liquer.

7. 7

   Top each serving with a spoonful of creme fraiche and decorate with the praline shards.

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