Caramelized Apricot Delight

Ingredients

- 1 lb fresh apricots, washed, pitted, and halved
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prep the Apricots: Wash the apricots thoroughly. Slice each apricot in half and remove the pits. Set them aside.

2. Melt the Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat on the stove. Stir occasionally to prevent browning. This should take about 2 minutes.

3. Add the Sugar: Once the butter has melted, add the dark brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and begins to bubble, around 3 minutes.

4. Infuse Flavors: Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine, ensuring the aromatic flavors are evenly distributed throughout the caramelized sugar mixture.

5. Cook the Apricots: Gently add the apricot halves to the skillet, cut side down. Allow them to cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes or until the undersides start to caramelize and turn golden brown.

6. Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the apricots and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.

7. Serve: Once done, remove the skillet from the heat. Use a spoon to drizzle the caramel sauce over the apricots. Serve warm either alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

1. Caramelized apricots
2. Stove-cooked snack
3. Sweet apricot recipe
4. Fruit dessert
5. Easy caramel sauce
6. Fresh apricot treat
7. Quick stove snack
8. Gourmet fruit dish
9. Summer snack idea
10. Cinnamon apricot delight

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

680 calories total

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