Photo By Ricky Restiano

By Viviane Bauquet Farre

There is nothing like just-picked summer fruits! They are bursting with flavor and sweetness. In this video, Viviane makes a compote with fragrant apricots and serves it with vanilla ice cream. The hint of Scotch whisky added at the end of the recipe makes this dessert irresistible.
 

Apricot compote with blended Scotch whisky from Viviane Bauquet Farre on Vimeo.

 

serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs ripe apricots - pitted and cut in 1/4" slices
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup organic sugar
1/3 cup blended Scotch whisky

1 pint vanilla ice cream
lemon balm or mint leaves as garnish

Place the apricot slices in a medium heavy bottom pan. Add the lemon juice and sugar and heat over medium-high heat. Stir well and fast-simmer for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. The apricots will release their juices and the sauce will become foamy. Turn off the heat, add the whisky and stir well. Transfer to a bowl to cool to room temperature.

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