Saturday, August 6, 2011

Apricot Freeze for Cookbook Sunday August 2011


I have been on the look out for dairy free frozen desserts, because milk and I are no longer friends. I will miss many creamy dishes, but this failed friendship also gave me the impetus to find a mostly healthy and delicious replacement. How about starting with this fun frozen dessert!


Apricot Freeze
adapted from:  The Marshmallow Fluff Cookbook
makes approximately 1 1/4 pints

my notes:  a simple frozen fruit dessert, you could cut down on the amount of "fluff" for a richer apricot flavor and firmer texture. I used an ice cream maker, but you will also find a simple method at the end of the post to whisk and freeze.

1 16oz can apricot halves
1 c Marshmallow Fluff
1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice

Mash apricot halves with a potato masher, or puree in food processor for a smoother texture.


Place all ingredients into ice cream maker and process until resistance taxes the process. Freeze until firm.


Scoop into small balls and serve over a bed of fresh blueberries or other berries of choice.

You may also prepare this without using an ice cream machine:  After mashing/puree the apricots, whisk into the fluff a little bit at a time, combining well. Stir in the lemon juice. Freeze until firm, scoop to serve.
And now, what are you sharing?


16 comments:

kitchen flavours said...

Your Apricot Freeze looks great, and it is wonderful can we can use canned Apricots! I've just linked up! Have a great week, Melynda!

The Paper Princess said...

Thank you for hosting Melynda! I hope you'll stop by and enter my giveaway - this is a fabulous cookbook!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com

Pegasuslegend said...

wow this looks great I love it! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday thanks for sharing this one!

Brenda said...

Good morning Melynda! Your freeze does look good, I love apricots and don't use them nearly enough. And I always have fluff in my cupboard. I've just linked up 3 recipes. I already have 2 for you for September (last night's meal), lol. Have a great day!

Michelle said...

That looks so simple! Wow!

Anonymous said...

Almost forgot it's Cookbook Sunday. I linked up with my Watermelon Feta Salad.
It's amazing how many yummy things we can make with the marshmallow fluff. Great frozen treat, Melynda!
Thanks for sharing1

Sage Trifle said...

Yum, apricots. Sorry to hear about your dairy problems. Try soy milk, rice milk, or goat milk. All delicious.

Michelle Maskaly said...

Hiya! I'm new to your site. Thanks for hosting. :)

Kitchen Belleicious said...

this is so great! your apricot freeze looks amazing as well as the other link ups. I wasn't able to participate this time around but I will next time! hope you had a great weekend

Miriam said...

Great sounding dessert! Have a fun week! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

MM said...

Who knew that you can make an ice cream substitute with fluff? Not me!

Thanks for including the non-ice cream maker instructions.

And thanks for hosting!

laurie said...

oh my this look s good all the entires do and I just love it when you do these link ups

Alea Milham said...

You sure have found a lot of great recipes in that cookbook! One of my kids is lactose intolerant so I love finding a new substitute. Thanks for sharing your recipe with the hop and for being such a great co-host.

P.S. I have come up with a few cookbooks and plan on participating in Cookbook Sunday this week.

kitchen flavours said...

Hi Melynda, I'm sharing a cake! Have a lovely day!

Jason@JLHealth said...

Such a great and simple recipe. Perfect!

Thanks for sharing at the hearth and soul hop.

kitchen flavours said...

Hi Melynda,
I'm bringing some pickles to share! Have a lovely weekend!