Turkish Almond Cream Filled Apricots Recipe

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Turkish Almond Cream Filled Apricots
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb dried apricot halves
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds

Directions:

  1. Soak the apricots in warm water for about 2 hours to soften and then drain the water and pat the apricots dry.
  2. Combine the sugar, 1 cup of water and the lemon half in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
  3. Boil until syrupy and the temperature reaches 225 to 230°F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Add the apricots and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely in a single layer.
  6. Whip cream until stiff.
  7. Fold 1 cup slivered almonds into cream.
  8. Arrange half of the apricot halves in single layer, inner side up.
  9. Dollop cream mixture onto the apricot halves and then cover with the other half of the apricots, like a sandwich.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with the 2 tablespoons of almonds and pistachios.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 419.86 Kcal (1758 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.27g 36%
Cholesterol 11.1mg 4%
Sodium 14.92mg 1%
Potassium 704.61mg 15%
Total Carbs 51.57g 17%
Sugars 41.62g 166%
Dietary Fiber 6.47g 26%
Protein 9.23g 18%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 117.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 329.33 Kcal (1379 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.25g 36%
Cholesterol 8.71mg 4%
Sodium 11.71mg 1%
Potassium 552.67mg 15%
Total Carbs 40.45g 17%
Sugars 32.64g 166%
Dietary Fiber 5.08g 26%
Protein 7.24g 18%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 92.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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