Cherry-Apricot Yogurt Sundaes

A refreshing dessert featuring fresh apricots and cherries poached in an aromatic citrus-bay syrup, served over creamy Greek yogurt. This elegant sundae offers a perfect balance of sweet fruit and tangy yogurt.

6 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 5 pieces fresh bay leaves
  • 2 strips fresh lemon zest
  • 2 strips fresh orange zest
  • 6 whole fresh apricots
  • 1 lb fresh cherries
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • to taste maple granola brittle

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Simmer sugar, water, bay leaves, and zests in a 1-quart heavy saucepan 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let steep 20 minutes. While syrup steeps, halve apricots lengthwise and remove pits. Run a paring knife crosswise around each cherry, touching pit, then twist cherry halves to separate. Remove pits with tip of knife. Toss apricots and cherries with lemon juice in a large shallow bowl. Return syrup to a boil, then pour over fruit, tossing to coat. Cover and let stand, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes. Put 1/3 cup yogurt on each of 6 plates and serve with fruit.

    55 min