Today I have for you Jean from Lemons and Anchovies. Do you know Jean? She has some of the most amazing photography on her site. Jean lives in California, and is always cooking up great dishes with local produce. I joke with Jean that I am going to hide in her suit case on go on one of her many vacations she has planned this year. She is leaving soon for Paris. I can’t wait to see all the stunning pictures she will take. So sit back, and see what Jean has made for you. When you are done, make sure you go check out her beautiful site!
I’m so happy to be a guest blogger for Erin today. Erin never fails to deliver great recipes with universal appeal. Each time I visit I know I will walk away either thirsty for her refreshing summer drinks, craving one of her easy-to-make main dishes or drooling over her mouthwatering cookies. Like you, I really like that she offers a complete menu of great ideas from breakfast to dessert!
For my guest post I opted to go with a summer treat. For me, most days this time of year do not go by without at least a taste of something cool and refreshing to beat the summer heat. If I don’t have homemade sorbet or ice cream in the freezer, my husband and I will often find ourselves driving to our neighborhood frozen yogurt shop for dessert. His favorite? Tropical-flavored sorbets. Mine? I’m partial to a combination of cookies-n-cream and honey dew. Once I discovered this magic pairing, I stopped considering all other flavors. I am not a big fan of toppings but mochi pieces always find themselves in my cup. They are the one exception.
Yielding to my current obsession with apricots, I decided to make apricot frozen yogurt. We won’t have them much longer this season so I jumped at the chance to capture their freshness in a way I haven’t tried before. Like most frozen yogurt recipes this one couldn’t be easier. Your ice cream maker does all the work while you get to reap all the rewards. Five ingredients are all you need: fresh apricots, yogurt, sugar, lime juice and vodka.
Because I tend to go lighter on the sugar in my frozen desserts, the addition of alcohol helps to prevent icy results. Alcohol doesn’t freeze so a tablespoon or two will help to achieve a smoother, easier-to-scoop frozen yogurt. I used pear vodka but any vodka would work just as well.
This frozen yogurt has bold apricot flavor with a slight tang from the yogurt. With this new recipe in my repertoire, I may not be making as many trips to my neighborhood frozen yogurt shop this summer. I hope you’ll try it!
Erin, thanks so much for the wonderful chance to be a guest on your blog!
- 2 cups (packed) peeled and chopped apricots
- 2 cups plain yogurt (I used full fat)
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons Pear Vodka (or any vodka you prefer)
- Purée the apricots, sugar and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
- Chill for several hours (preferably overnight).
- Once the mixture has been puréed, stir in the vodka and transfer to your ice cream maker bowl. Process according to manufacturer's directions. The frozen yogurt will be ready to enjoy right away or can be frozen before serving.
**Thank you Jean very much for taking over for the day. This frozen yogurt sounds perfectly refreshing for a hot summer day. And as always, gorgeous pictures!
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Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
Oh yum, oh yum, oh yum! Yes please!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
This sounds so delicious, I love the pear vodka incorporated here. Can’t wait to try! 🙂
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Great guest post! This ice cream looks AH-MAZING, and the perfect way to use up my apricots!! Plus the alcohol just makes it even better 🙂
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Wow..Jean that frozen yogurt look so beautiful and fresh! i love apricots, one of my favorite fruits so I can imagine the flavor..Beautiful pics as always!
thank you Erin for sharing Jean with us today!
OliePants says
I love apricots and this is a great way to use them for the summer. Fabulous!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Jean’s so amazing – and I’m grateful to have been able to peek into her beautiful life through her travels and foods!
Rowena @ Apron and Sneakers says
What a wonderful choice for a guest blogger Erin! I have been following Jean for sometime now and she never disappoints. There is always something great coming out from her blog. Love this apricot sorbet!
Patty says
Love the apricot frozen yogurt, such a pretty color, I would love to have a taste;-) Congratulations on the guest post Erin and Jean;-)
Cooper says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I must dig out my ice cream maker and give this one a shot. 🙂
Ramona says
You’re right about the fantastic photography… I’m drooling for some apricot frozen yogurt now!! Great post!! 🙂
Erin says
This recipe is soo easy and sounds absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to make this for my family!
xx
Erin @ http://www.truffles-ruffles.com/
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
OMG – this recipe is super simple and loving the addition of pear vodka to the mix. This is a must make and you have an amazing guest blogger with Jean at the helm.
Reem | Simply Reem says
Looks Luscious!!
I love peaches… This look so so delicious..
Great Guest post!!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
Beautiful photos! This sounds like such a perfect way to use apricots. Pinned!
wwr says
Now, that is one beautiful shot of ice cream. Love all the palettes used on the composition. Thank you for featuring Jean. She is one of my favorite food photographers.
Sawsan@chef in disguise says
Frozen yogurt has been on my list of things to try forever and with the peach season in full blast this couldn’t have come at a better time
Looking forward to giving this a try
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I keep forgetting to try making frozen yogurt and now I’m truly inspired. I need tomove on to frozen yogurt after trying several ice cream recipes. Thanks Jean! Your pictures always make me happy with all the colors and styling!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Jean’s photos are always so pretty! This frozen yogurt looks fabulous! I love the apricot, it’s not a flavor you see very often!
Kathleen Dougherty says
I love yogurt, especially now that the weather is scorching hot.
Carolyn says
Delicious. I love apricots! Great guest post.
Magic of Spice says
This is just wonderful Jean…so perfect for summer! And as always, love the photos!
Emma Green says
This yogurt looks so delicious! I used to work at Menchie’s and became totally addicted to the yogurt there, but this looks like something that I might like even more 🙂