4 medium-sized apricots (600g), halved and pitted
1/2 cup of almond cream (50g)
1/2 cup of grated carrot (90g)
1/4 cup of butter (50g)
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of allspice in grains
16 dried figs (250g), cut into strips lengthwise
1 cup of heavy cream (240ml) mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (to serve)
4 medium-sized apricots (600g), halved and pitted
1/2 cup of almond cream (50g)
1/2 cup of grated carrot (90g)
1/4 cup of butter (50g)
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of allspice in grains
16 dried figs (250g), cut into strips lengthwise
1 cup of heavy cream (240ml) mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (to serve)
Preheat the oven to 250°C (very hot)
Peel the apricots, cut them in half, and remove the pit
Cut each half into four slices. Reserve
In a small baking dish, spread the almond cream and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown (about 5 minutes)
Remove from the oven and reserve
Keep the oven at 250°C
In a 25cm diameter mold, combine the grated carrot and butter
Place it over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the carrot is caramelized (about 2 minutes)
Remove from the heat
Add the vanilla extract, allspice, dried figs, and reserved apricots
Mix well
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are soft (about 30 minutes)
Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with almond cream
Let it cool slightly and serve accompanied by heavy cream and lemon juice
Approximately 411 calories per serving