Apricot Custards Gluten-Free Losug Lofat

[irish daveyboy]

A yummy dessert anytime.

Baked custard, a delicious comfort food that is low in carbohydrates and low in saturated fat.

This is a wonderful old fashioned custard for all of us to enjoy, whether you are diabetic or not.

The apricots provide a good source of fiber.

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[AngieH]

Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) can unpeeled apricot halves (packed in water or fruit juice), drained

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

2 Tbls granulated sugar or sugar substitute

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

6-8 drops rum flavoring or almond essence

Several dashes of ground nutmeg

Fresh mint (optional)

Method:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 C).

Slice 4 apricot halves for garnish, if desired; set aside.

Chop remaining apricot halves (largish pieces).

Place chopped apricots on paper towels to drain thoroughly.

Place four 6-ounce custard cups, ramekins in a shallow baking pan.

Divide the chopped apricots among the cups or dishes.

In a small mixing bowl combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and rum flavoring or almond extract.

Pour the egg mixture over chopped apricots.

Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Place the baking pan containing the cups or dishes in the oven.

Pour boiling water around cups or dishes in pan to depth of 1 inch.

Bake in preheated 325 degree F (160 C) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or

until a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean.

Remove cups or dishes from water.

Serve custards warm.

Garnish with the reserved apricot slices and fresh mint, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving

calories: 116

total fat: 3g

saturated fat: 1g

cholesterol: 108mg

sodium: 67mg

carbohydrate: 17g

fiber: 2g

protein: 6g

This looks absolutely amazing especially because I love apricots! I will be making this on the weekend.

Thanks for sharing!

Angie.