Apricot Stew with Vanilla Custard

Apricot Stew with Vanilla Custard

Prep: 4 hours

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Dessert

Type: Fusion

The combination of apricot stew and vanilla custard is simply wonderful

Ingredients

  • Apricot stew
  • Dried apricots, soaked in hot water for 3-4 hours, drained and chopped 7 to 8
  • Cinnamon 1 inch
  • Cloves 2
  • Jaggery, grated 2 tsps
  • Vanilla custard
  • Vanilla custard powder 2 tsps
  • Low fat milk 1 cup
  • Jaggery, grated 2 tsps

Methods

  • Boil 1½ cups water in a non-stick pan, add cinnamon, cloves, apricots and jaggery and continue to boil till the most of the water evaporates.
  • To make vanilla custard, mix custard powder in ½ cup cold water in a bowl.
  • Heat milk in another non-stick pan and bring it to a boil. Add custard powder mixture and cook, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • When the mixture begins to thicken, add jaggery and stir till it dissolves.
  • Transfer apricot stew into a serving bowl and pour custard over it. Serve warm or chilled.