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8 to 10 ripe apricots (about 1 lb. total), rinsed, drained, halved, and pitted
1?4 cup golden raisins
1?2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1?4 cup brandy
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
About 1 qt. vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Place apricots, cut side up, in a microwave-safe 9- or 10-in. pie pan or shallow round casserole. Sprinkle apricots with raisins and brown sugar.

2. In a 2-cup glass measure, combine brandy, lemon juice, honey, and butter. Heat in a microwave oven on full power (100%) until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Stir and pour evenly over apricots.

3. Cover apricots and heat in a microwave oven at full power until juices are bubbling and fruit is hot, about 5 minutes; let stand about 5 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, scoop the ice cream into bowls. Ladle fruit and juices over ice cream.

PER SERVING 434 cal., 29% (126 cal.) from fat; 5.2 g protein; 14 g fat (8.6 g sat.); 69 g carbo (1.5 g fiber); 120 mg sodium; 53 mg chol.

Serve with Brandborg “Bench Lands” Pinot Noir 2006 (Umpqua Valley)

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