Dried Apricot Mousse

Name: Dried Apricot Mousse
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried apricots; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced; Juice 1/2 lemon; 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar (or to taste); 3 large egg whites; 2 tablespoons toasted almonds

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

½pound dried apricots
1cup dry white wine
2apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Juice ½ lemon
½ to ⅔cup sugar (or to taste)
3large egg whites
2tablespoons toasted almonds

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Preparation

Step 1
Simmer the apricots in the wine with the apples, lemon juice and sugar, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Cool and puree in a food processor.
Step 2
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they are in stiff peaks. Using a whisk, fold them into the apricot puree.
Step 3
Spoon the mousse into eight wine glasses or individual bowls. Chill for one to two hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.