Vanilla-Poached Apricots with Zabaglione

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Vanilla-Poached Apricots with Zabaglione
120 min.
6
121kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of summer with our delightful Vanilla-Poached Apricots with Zabaglione. This vibrant dessert is not only a feast for the senses but also a health-conscious option, as it is vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Imagine the sweet, juicy apricots, lovingly poached in a fragrant vanilla-infused syrup, offering a burst of sunshine in every bite.

The star of this dish is the creamy zabaglione, a rich custard-like sauce that provides a luxurious balance to the tender fruit. Crafted from just three simple ingredients—egg yolks, sugar, and white wine—this traditional Italian sauce is airy and light, turning your dessert into a sublime treat that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to make.

Perfect for gatherings, this dessert is composed of delicate flavors that are sure to impress your friends and family. With a prep time of just 120 minutes, you’ll be able to whip up an enchanting end to any meal, whether it's a sunny afternoon picnic or a cozy dinner party. Serve the apricots in elegant glasses, dolloped generously with zabaglione, and watch as everyone savors this fresh and beautiful creation.

Let the harmony of sweet, tangy, and creamy inspire your culinary adventures. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delectable concoction that captures the essence of summer in every spoonful!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 pounds firm-ripe apricots fresh pitted halved lengthwise
  • tablespoons cooking wine dry white (preferably Swiss)
  • large egg yolks 
  • inch lemon zest fresh
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5  vanilla pod halved lengthwise
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a 2-quart saucepan, then add pod, water, sugar, zest, and salt. Bring to a boil, uncovered, over high heat, then boil 1 minute.
  2. Carefully add apricots, then reduce heat and poach at a bare simmer, turning over once, until fruit is tender but still holds its shape and skins are still intact, 2 to 6 minutes.
  3. Transfer apricots and syrup to a large shallow bowl and cool to room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Beat together yolks, sugar, and wine in a deep 4-quart metal bowl with a handheld electric mixer at medium speed or whisk vigorously until combined well.
  5. Set bowl over a 4-quart pot of barely simmering water and beat mixture until tripled in volume, 5 to 6 minutes.
  6. Spoon 2 or 3 apricot halves into each of 6 glasses and top with zabaglione.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Cooks' notes
  9. ·The eggs in this recipe will not be fully cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.·Apricots can be poached 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein8.67%
Fat19.69%
Carbs71.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
11.36
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.1852174530859%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.51mg
Epicatechin
4.51mg
Hesperetin
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.18kcal
6.06%
Fat:2.72g
4.19%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.24%
Carbohydrates:22.3g
7.43%
Net Carbohydrates:20.27g
7.37%
Sugar:19.97g
22.19%
Cholesterol:91.8mg
30.6%
Sodium:56.87mg
2.47%
Alcohol:0.51g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:2.7g
5.39%
Vitamin A:1943.24IU
38.86%
Vitamin C:11.09mg
13.44%
Fiber:2.02g
8.1%
Potassium:259.83mg
7.42%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.09%
Selenium:4.94µg
7.05%
Phosphorus:55.94mg
5.59%
Folate:21.13µg
5.28%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.09%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.87%
Copper:0.09mg
4.6%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.27%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.19%
Iron:0.63mg
3.5%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.06%
Vitamin K:3.2µg
3.05%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.95%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.9%
Magnesium:11.16mg
2.79%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.76%
Calcium:27.32mg
2.73%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.67%
Source:Epicurious