Apricot Pudding Recipe

Directions

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   8 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE
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   This luscious pudding is wonderful served on its own, with one of the cream toppings or possibly as a pie filling.
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   SOAK APRICOTS in 2 c. apricot juice for 15 min.
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   Pour remaining 2 c. juice in heavy-bottomed medium saucepan.
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   Stir in agar flakes and allow to sit for 10 min.
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   Meanwhile, in large skillet, combine apricots with soaking juice, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves.
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   Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring often, 15 min.
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   Remove from heat.
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   Bring agar mix to slow simmer over low heat and simmer till flakes are dissolved.
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    Add in soy lowfat milk, stirring often to prevent it from burning.
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    In a small bowl, dissolve kudzu in 1/4 c. water.
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    When the kudzu is completely dissolved, whisk it into soy lowfat milk mix.
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    Add in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
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    In food processor, process apricots till smooth.
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    Add in to soy mix and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 min.
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    Transfer pudding to a shallow casserole, bring to room temperature, then chill till set, about 1 hour.
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    When ready to serve, process mix in a food processor till smooth.
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    Serve in parfait glasses with a dollop of Tofu Cream, if you like.
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    PER
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    VARIATION: For Apricot Icebox Pie, pour pudding into a prepared pie crust rather than into a shallow casserole dish.
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    Let pudding come to room temperature, then chill for at least 1 hour to set.