Apricot bavarois

• 8 oz (225 g) dried apricots
• ¾ pint (400

Rinse the apricots and place them in a saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover with pan lid and leave to soak for 2 hours. Then simmer gently, covered, for about 40 minutes until apricots are quite soft. Stir occasionally to break up the fruit. Draw off the heat and add 2 oz (