Hot Apricot Souffles
Ingredients
4 tbsp sugar
3 oz dried apricots
1 cup water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 large egg whites, room temp.
1 pinch salt
2 drop almond extract
Preparation
Heat oven to 375øF. Lightly butter four 8 ounce souffle dishes; dust
with 1/2 tb sugar. Combine apricots and the water in a small
saucepan. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 15
minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Add 2 tb sugar and the lemon
juice and process to a puree. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat the egg
whites and salt in a mixer bowl until frothy. Gradually beat in
1-1/2 tb sugar and the almond extract; beat until stiff. Add egg
whites to puree; gently fold with a spatula. Spoon into prepared
dishes and smooth tops. Bake until puffed and browned, about 20
minutes. From: Syd's Cookbook.
Servings: 4
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