Apricot Delight

Ingredients

Fresh apricots

4 cups, pitted and chopped

Sugar

1/2 cup

Water

1/2 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Heavy cream

2 cups

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apricots, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the apricots are soft and the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gently fold the cooled apricot mixture into the whipped cream until fully incorporated, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
5. Spoon the Apricot Delight mixture into serving dishes or glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. For added flair, garnish with additional chopped apricots or a sprinkle of crushed pistachios before serving.