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Apricot Yogurt Parfaits
14 ounces canned apricots in juice 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 Tbs. lemon juice 2 Tbs. apricot brandy 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1 cup fresh apricot slices, kiwi or berries, thawed if frozen 1 Tbs. brown sugar, approximately 4 mint leaves
Drain apricots, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Pour juice into a heavy nonstick pan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let soften 5 minutes. Place pan over low heat until gelatin has dissolved. Remove from heat.
Combine canned apricots, gelatin mixture and next 3 ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Pour half the mixture into parfait glasses. Add a layer of fruit, then fill with remaining apricot mixture.
Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight, until set.
Serve garnished with remaining fruit, sprinkled with brown sugar and top off with a mint leaf.
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