Grilled Apricots with Whipped Ricotta, Basil and Sherry Vinegar Syrup
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Author Notes: When fruit is as good as it's been this summer, it's a crime to do much to it, so I came up with this simple dessert -- it's sort of like a cheese course and dessert all in one, with a mix of contrasting flavors and textures. Ripe apricot halves are barely kissed by the grill, and then topped with an airy spoonful of ricotta and basil and a drizzle of sherry vinegar syrup (technically a gastrique, if you want to get fancy). Dessert in a flash. - merrill
Serves 4
- 6 tablespoons turbinado (raw) sugar
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
- 6 apricots, ripe but still a little firm
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Combine the sugar, sherry vinegar and 6 tablespoons cold water in a small, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for about five minutes, or until syrupy. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the ricotta and mascarpone in a small bowl until lightened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the basil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a grill so that it's very hot. Halve the apricots and brush the cut sides lightly with oil. Place the apricots cut-side down on the grill and cook for a couple of minutes, until char marks appear. Gently flip the apricots and cook for about 30 second on the other side, just to warm the fruit through. Remove to a platter.
- Serve the apricots while still warm (3 halves per person), with a dollop of ricotta and a drizzle of the vinegar syrup.
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12 months ago tstar
Merrill - I loved this. Was perfect combo Apricots and the cheese. I added a little salt to my cheese just to amp up the flavors. Heres my picture: /Users/tanyaponce/Downloads/Apricot App.JPG
12 months ago merrill
Merrill is a co-founder of Food52.
Glad you liked it! Your photo link doesn't work for me, though.
almost 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Does this serve 6 or 4? You say that each person gets three halves, yet the recipe only calls for six apricots. It seems that there must be a mistake either in the number of servings or the number of apricots . . . . . ;o)
almost 2 years ago merrill
Merrill is a co-founder of Food52.
You're right -- it was a typo, and I just corrected it. Serves 4!