Apricots With Pistachio Praline

This dessert is a delightful mix of sweet and savoury flavors that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

The pistachio praline adds a lovely crunch to the soft and juicy apricots.

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Apricots are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C.
They are known to promote digestive health, boost immunity, and improve eye health.

	250 g dried apricots
	50 g caster sugar
	4 cracked cardamom pods
	1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
	1/2 lemon , juice of
	200 g creme fraiche
	450 ml water
	75 g granulated sugar
	1 teaspoon sunflower oil
	50 g pistachio nuts

1.	In a deep pan, combine the dried apricots, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cracked cardamom pods and cracked black peppercorns.
2.	Gently bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, until the apricots have plumped up and the liquid has reduced by half.
3.	In another pan, heat the sunflower oil and add the caster sugar and pistachio nuts.
4.	Cook it over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and the nuts are coated in a golden caramel.
5.	Spread the nuts out on a sheet of baking paper and let them cool and harden.
6.	Serve the apricots warm or at room temperature, topped with a spoonful of creme fraiche and the pistachio praline on top.