Apricot Sundaes

Name: Apricot Sundaes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, divided; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups fat-free sugar-free frozen vanilla yogurt

Apricots make a lovely, lightly sweet topping that's spooned over frozen yogurt in this fruity and refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sugar apricot halves
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fat-free sugar-free frozen vanilla yogurt

Directions

Drain apricots, reserving juice. Slice apricots; set aside. In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, brown sugar and reserved apricot juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining orange juice until smooth; stir into apricot juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla and reserved apricots. Serve over frozen yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Apricot Sundaes in Light & Tasty Premiere 2001