Apricot with Mascarpone Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 6-8

• 3 cups/600 g granulated sugar

• 3 cups/750 ml water

• 2 3/4 cups/500 g dried apricots, soaked overnight and drained

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 2 cups/500 g Mascarpone cheese

• 2 cups/200 g chopped pistachios

Method:

1. Dissolve the sugar in the water in a large saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil.

2. Add the apricots and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the apricots are tender and a syrup has formed. Add the lemon juice and remove from  the heat.

3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the apricots to a plate and let cool. Cut open each apricot and fill with the Mascarpone.

4. Arrange the stuffed apricots on a serving dish. Drizzle with the  syrup and sprinkle with the pistachios.