Russian Apricot Pudding (Kissel)2 cups water 1 cup dried apricot halves 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch Dash of salt Heat water and apricots to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Place apricots and 1/2 cup cooking liquid in blender container; cover and pur?e until uniform consistency. Press pur?e through sieve. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; gradually stir in apricot pur?e and remaining cooking liquid. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into dessert dishes. Serve with half-and-half or sweetened whipped cream if desired. Yields 4 servings.
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