Dried apricot jam with creamy ice cream

6 servings

30 minutes

Apricot jam with creamy ice cream is a refined European delicacy that combines the warmth of caramelized apricots and the tenderness of creamy ice cream. Apricots soaked in vermouth and honey acquire a sophisticated taste with notes of fruity tartness and sweetness, while butter adds velvetiness. This dish is perfect as a dessert for special occasions or as a pleasant addition to evening tea. Historically, such fruit jams were popular in European cuisines due to their rich flavor and ability to highlight the softness of creamy ice cream. The jam can be served hot, creating a harmony of contrasts—warm, rich jam and cool, refreshing ice cream that melts, enveloping with delicate shades of caramel and honey.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 828.2
• Proteins: 14.6g
• Fats: 29.9g
• Carbohydrates: 122.7g

Ingredients

• Dried apricots: 1 kg
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 50 g
• Vermouth: 200 ml
• Ice cream: 900 g

Cooking steps

1. Chop the dried apricots finely, add them to a saucepan, add butter, and place on the heat. When the butter melts, reduce the heat to minimum and simmer the apricots in the butter for five minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried apricots: 1 kg
   • Butter: 50 g

2. After that, add vermouth - dry or sweet, as you like - and simmer on the lowest heat for another twenty-five minutes, stirring occasionally. At the end, add honey, mix, and serve the hot apricots with ice cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vermouth: 200 ml
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon
   • Ice cream: 900 g