International Recipes
Russian Apricot Pudding (Kissel)
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup dried apricot halves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- 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 puree until uniform consistency.
- Press puree through sieve.
- Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan; gradually stir in apricot puree 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.