BROILED APRICOTS WITH STIRRED CUSTARD

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Halved, pitted, filled with butter and brown sugar, and then broiled, apricotsare a delicious treat over custard, or over oatmeal for breakfast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large egg yolks
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 whole ripe apricots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Make the custard: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until pale yellow and thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add flour. Beat just to combine, about 30 seconds.
  • In a medium saucepan, scald milk and vanilla bean over medium heat. Discard vanilla bean. With mixer running, pour half the milk into egg mixture, and beat until smooth. Return the mixture to saucepan, and set over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture just begins to bubble, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap touching surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until needed, up to 3 days.
  • Make apricots: Heat broiler. Halve apricots along their natural line; remove pits. Place halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Fill each cavity with 1/2 teaspoon each of butter and brown sugar.
  • Place apricots under the broiler 3 inches from heat. Cook until the butter has melted, the sugar has started to bubble and caramelize, and the apricots have softened, about 3 minutes, depending on ripeness of the fruit. Let cool slightly.
  • When ready to serve, spoon custard into individual serving bowls, dividing evenly; garnish each portion with 2 or 3 broiled apricot halves.

Tk Mtetwa
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This recipe is a must-try for any apricot lover!


ahmed gaming 12p
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I love the combination of the sweet apricots and the creamy custard. It's the perfect dessert!


Manual Gomez
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This is my go-to recipe for apricots. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


raeeswisalafg 4343
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These apricots were so good! The custard was perfect.


Surya Rai
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.


Jade Ownspipe
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are always amazing. The apricots are always perfectly tender and the custard is so creamy and flavorful.


muhammad Rafeeq
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet apricots and the creamy custard.


Carlos Vazquez
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This recipe is a keeper! The apricots were perfectly caramelized and the custard was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MK7 GAMING
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The apricots were tender and juicy, and the custard was smooth and creamy. My family loved it!


Marisol Fernandez
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These apricots were a delicious and easy dessert! The custard was creamy and flavorful, and the apricots were perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again!