Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots with Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt
Cognac-Glazed Dried Apricots with Cinnamon-Spiced Yogurt is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir yogurt and cinnamon in medium bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir yogurt and cinnamon in medium bowl to blend.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Cook orange peel in boiling water 5 minutes.
Drain and reserve peel.
Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in sugar.
Add apricots; toss. sauté until beginning to brown in spots, about 8 minutes.
Add 1 cup orange juice and reserved orange peel.
Simmer uncovered until juice is reduced to thick syrup and apricots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover; chill.
Bring to simmer before continuing.
Add Cognac to simmering apricots; ignite with long match.
Let flames subside, shaking skillet occasionally.
Mix in remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice and simmer 1 minute, stirring.
Spoon chilled yogurt into 6 dessert dishes.
Spoon warm apricots and syrup over.
Sprinkle with pistachios and mint.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.