Apricot Bavarian

A smooth and refreshing, mousse-like apricot dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:

8 fresh apricots (1 pound)
1 1/2 envelopes plain gelatin
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups non-fat plain yogurt

Cooking Directions:

1. Place apricots into boiling water to cover. Return to boil; simmer 5 minutes or until skins begin to split. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2. Halve fruit; discard skins and pits.
3. Purée apricots in blender or food processor; set aside.
4. Combine gelatin and water in small saucepan; stir over low heat until dissolved.
5. Mix sugar, apricot purée, and yogurt with a wire whisk until smooth; mix in dissolved gelatin. Chill until firm.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 174 calories, 7 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 67 mg sodium, .5 g fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber, 995 IU vitamin A, 433 mg potassium.

Recipe provided courtesy of California Fresh Apricot Council.