Poached Apricots Peaches Almonds
Poached Apricots and Peaches with Almonds is a beautiful, vibrant dish that combines succulent fruits with crunchy roasted almonds for an exquisite flavor experience. Perfect for summer brunches or a light dessert, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. Enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe apricots and peaches, enhanced by a touch of lemon and the delightful crunch of toasted almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash apricots and peaches thoroughly. Slice them in half and remove the pits.
- Make the Poaching Liquid: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water until dissolved. Stir in lemon juice.
- Add Fruits to Poach: Gently add apricot and peach halves into the simmering liquid. Poach for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Toast the Almonds: While fruits are poaching, toast almond slices in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Serve It Up: Carefully remove poached fruits from the pan using a slotted spoon. Arrange them on plates or bowls and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
- Enjoy: Drizzle some poaching liquid over the dish before serving for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg