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                         Apricot Or Peach Melba

Recipe By     : Wolfgang Puck
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Good Morning America             Fruits

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 12                    apricots -- or 3 peaches
                       ***MAKE A SIMPLE SYRUP FOR POACHING***
  1      cup           sugar
  2      cups          water
    1/4  cup           lemon juice
                       one lemon -- zest of
    1/2  pint          vanilla ice cream
                       ***RASPBERRY SAUCE***
  2      cups          raspberries
  2      tablespoons   lemon juice
  1      cup           sugar
  1      cup           toasted almond slices
  2      cups          whipping cream -- for garnish

1. To make the syrup, bring the sugar, water, lemon juice and zest
  to a boil.  Steep for 10 minutes.

2. Poach apricots or peaches until tender.  If you use peaches,
  remove the skin.  Let them cool in the syrup.

3. Make the puree in a blender.  Puree the raspberries with the lemon
  juice.  Add sugar to taste.

Presentation

Remove fruits from syrup, remove any peach pits.  In a small bowl,
place one scoop of vanilla ice cream and cover with raspberry sauce.
Garnish with whipped cream and toasted almonds.

Yield: 6 Servings

Cool Melbas for Hot Days - Apricot or Peach Melba Summer might be
winding down, but there's still plenty of hot days ahead to enjoy one
of Wolfgang Puck's yummy apricot or peach melbas with raspberry
sauce! Airdate: 8/26/98

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