Broiled Spiced Apricots with Ginger Whipped Cream

• 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 8 apricots (about 1 pound), halved and pitted
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 teaspoons light-brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

1. Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat.
2. Place ginger in a fine sieve; set over a large bowl and press on ginger with a wooden spoon to release juice (discard solids).
3. Add cream and granulated sugar; with an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
4. Refrigerate, covered.
5. Place apricots, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet.
6. Dividing evenly, dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cardamom.
7. Broil until apricots just begin to brown in spots, 2 to 5 minutes.
8. Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream.

ginger, heavy cream, sugar, unsalted butter, lightbrown sugar, ground cardamom

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broiled-spiced-apricots-with-ginger-whipped-cream-388075 (may not work)