Fresh Apricots Poached in Sparkling Chardonnay
INGREDIENTS
- 500g Fresh Apricots
- 2 tbspn caster sugar
- 1 tbspn Fresh Rosemary Leaves
- 2 Fresh Bay Leaves
Cut the apricots in half and remove the stone, then set aside.
Place a large high side frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the Sparkling Chardonnay and castor sugar and once the sugar has dissolved, add the apricots, rosemary & bay leaves.
Bring the pan to simmering point then turn down the heat to a very gentle simmer.
Allow the apricots to cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through and soft (this timing will depend on the ripeness of the apricots).
Carefully remove the apricots from the pan and place onto a serving platter, then increase the heat of the pan and reduce the sparkling chardonnay by half to create a syrup.
Remove and pour over the apricots along with the rosemary & bay, set aside to cool and serve slightly warm or at room temperature with runny cream or crème fraiche.