Apricot and Date Frozen Mousse with Fleur de Sel

• 1/2 cup Armagnac
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup dried dates
• 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus extra for finishing
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots, for garnish
• Chopped green pistachios, for garnish

1. In a saucepan, combine the Armagnac, water, sugar, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
2. Add the apricots, dates, and fleur de sel and simmer just until the fruit begins to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and allow the fruit to cool in the liquid.
4. Puree the dried fruit mixture in a food processor until smooth.
5. Beat the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
6. Fold the cream into the pureed fruit mixture.
7. Pour the mixture into 6 small bowls or ramekins.
8. Place in the freezer and freeze for 2 hours, or until just frozen.
9. Remove from the freezer and sprinkle with fleur de sel and garnish with the chopped apricots and pistachios.

armagnac, water, sugar, lemon, apricots, dates, heavy cream, green pistachios

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/apricot-and-date-frozen-mousse-with-fleur-de-sel-recipe.html (may not work)