Apricot, Fig And Yogurt Swirl

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups plain yogurt (or try vanilla)
• 12 ounces dried apricots
• 4 ounces dried figs, halved
• 2 cups water
• 1 vanilla bean, split open
• 3 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick

Recipe

• 1 spoon the yogurt into a strainer lined with cheesecloth.
• 2 place over a bowl and allow to drain for 4 hours.
• 3 transfer to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate until needed.
• 4 in a 2-quart saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients.
• 5 simmer over medium heat for about 30 mins, or until the fruits are very soft.
• 6 remove and discard the spices.
• 7 divide the fruits among dessert dishes and top with spoonfuls of the yogurt.
• 8 serves 6.