Apricot Clafouti With Lavender & Pecans
By: Cyberpenguin
Published: Monday, February 15, 2010 - 9:05am

Ingredients




3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/2 cup nonfat milk
 cup all-natural apricot nectar (no added sugar)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
 cup honey
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose, unbleached flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender buds
12 dried California apricots, diced
1/2 c.pecans
5 fresh apricots, pitted & halved

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 375° F degrees. 2 Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl. 3 Add sour cream, milk, apricot nectar, lemon juice, lemon zest, apricot preserves, honey, & vanilla, & mix together thoroughly. 4 Slowly whisk in flour, salt, cardamom, & lavender buds. 5 Add diced, dried apricots & pecans. 6 Pour mixture into glass pie plate, making sure to evenly distribute the pecans & dried apricot pieces. 7 Add apricot halves, gently pressing them into the liquid mixture, so they form a decorative pattern. 8 Allow to set for 10 minutes. 9 Then cook for 30-45 minutes.

About


As many of you know, I like to create desserts that are low in fat and (cane) sugar, but high in taste. This recipe is no exception.  After tasting this recipe, you will hardly believe that it doesn't contain an ounce of (cane) sugar! And yet, it's a sweet, delectable treat for the senses. The freshly baked apricots create a sweet but slightly tart flavor and wonderful texture, and the lavender and cardamom add subtle notes to the overall effect. This dessert was a huge hit at our house. Hoping it'll wow you as well. :-D