Coconut Tapioca Custard With Glazed Apricots
- Custard:
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 (14-ounce) cans light coconut milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons white rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
- Apricots:
- 3/4 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons white rum
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 apricots, each cut into 4 wedges
- To prepare custard, combine first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons rum and extracts, and pour the mixture into a large bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours.
- To prepare the apricots, combine the preserves and remaining ingredients in a medium skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the apricots are soft, stirring occasionally. Serve over custard.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/coconut-tapioca-custard-with-glazed-apricots (may not work)