Orange Apricot Chantilly

• 1 pound dried apricots
• 1 orange (rind and pulp), finely shredded
• 4 ounces

Rinse apricots well and put them in a saucepan with shredded orange pulp, rind and just enough water to cover. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and continue to cook over a very low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed and the apricots are cooked through, adding more water if necessary.

Allow apricot mixture to cool and purée it in an electric blender or rub t