Festive Baked Apricots Stuffed with Macadamias

Festive Baked Apricots Stuffed with Macadamias

Serves 4

Ingredients

8 ripe apricots, halved and stone removed
50g raw macadamias, finely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced salt canola margarine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
ground cinnamon, for dusting
4 tablespoons reduced fat ricotta, to serve

Method
1.Preheat oven to 180C. Place the macadamias, margarine, brown sugar, flour and orange rind in a bowl and mix until fully combined (the best way to do this is with your finger tips).
2.Place the apricots cut side up in a baking tray lined with non stick baking paper. Spoon a little of the macadamia mixture into the cavity of each apricot then sprinkle with a little cinnamon.
3.Bake for 20 minutes or until caramelised and soft. Serve apricots with a dollop of low fat ricotta.
Note : Drained canned apricots in natural juice may be substituted if fresh apricots are unavailable.

Nutrient content per serve
Energy 1115kJ (266kcal), Protein 5g, Total fat 18g, Saturated fat 4g (22% of total fat), Monounsaturated fat 12g, Polyunsaturated fat 2g, Carbohydrates 21g, Fibre 4g