BARBECUED APRICOTS
Description
(serves 6)
The use of Teflon sheet on the barbecue flat plate enables the apricots to cook without the sugar burning. This recipe is great with Brandy Snap Cigars.
INGREDIENTS
360g-420g (6) apricots (halved and pitted)30g (6 tsp) brown sugar
METHOD
- Place apricots, cut side facing upward, in a non-reactive dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.
- Take apricots out of refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat barbecue flat plate to medium-hot.
- Line barbecue with a Teflon sheet.
- Place apricots in a single layer, cut side down, onto Teflon sheet on barbecue plate, drizzling any leftover juices over fruit.
- Cook 2-4 minutes till fruit is lightly caramelised. Turn fruit over and cook a further 2-4 minutes till fruit is tender but still holding its shape.
- Remove fruit from barbecue and serve immediately or place onto a non-reactive dish and cover to keep warm with a clean, dry tea towel for 10-15 minutes.
- Accompany with Brandy Snap Cigars and whipped cream flavoured with sugar and vanilla paste.
