DRIED APRICOT MOUSSE

Dried Apricot Mousse image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dessert

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound dried apricots
1 cup dry white wine
2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Juice 1/2 lemon
1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar (or to taste)
3 large egg whites
2 tablespoons toasted almonds

Steps:

Simmer the apricots in the wine with the apples, lemon juice and sugar, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Cool and puree in a food processor.
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until they are in stiff peaks. Using a whisk, fold them into the apricot puree.
Spoon the mousse into eight wine glasses or individual bowls. Chill for one to two hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 51 milligrams, Sugar 70 grams