Instructions: 1. Soak the apricots with the orange juice for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

2. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Puree the apricots in a liquidiser or food processor, and leave them to cool.

4. Put the fromage frais in a 1 pint (600ml) serving dish.

5. Spoon in the puree and blend in until marbled but not mixed thoroughly.

6. Serve chilled.

NOTES : Apricots are really versatile fruit. They blend well with both sweet and savoury ingredients, and besides this, have a high fibre content.

In this dish, the tartness of the puree blends well with the creaminess of the fromage frais, to make a dessert which tastes as if it were really rich - you will need only a small helping!

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