On the Menu: Apricots
Apricots, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, are the perfect way to nourish your skin from the inside out. Their sweet, sun-kissed flavor captures the essence of the season, offering both refreshment and indulgence.
We’ve created the perfect dessert duo to celebrate spring: a light and cooling Apricot Sorbetto, paired with a rustic, golden Apricot Jam Crostata. Together, they offer a balanced taste of Sicily’s simple pleasures.
Apricot Jam Crostata
Ingredienti:
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 100g sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 250g apricot jam (or fresh apricots for extra texture)
Preparazione:
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In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing to form a dough. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the dough into a 9-inch circle and place in a tart tin. Trim any excess.
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Spread apricot jam over the base, adding sliced fresh apricots if desired.
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Use the remaining dough to create a lattice top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Cool before serving.
Apricot Sorbetto
Ingredienti:
- 500g fresh apricots, pitted and sliced
- 200g sugar
- 250ml water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
Preparazione:
- Combine apricots, sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium until apricots soften and sugar dissolves (about 10 minutes).
- Blend until smooth. Add lemon juice and blend again.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and churn for 20–30 minutes, or freeze and stir every 30 minutes until set.
- Serve with fresh mint or apricot slices, if desired.
Just as apricots provide nourishment from within, we’ve harnessed their benefits to refresh and care for the skin through gentle, fruit-powered formulas.
The following products contain Apricot Extract or Apricot Oil:
Apricot Penta-Acid Polish: A brightening and refining AHA and PHA face peel made from Italian Grapes, Apples, and Lemons, enriched with clarifying Azelaic Acid.
Apricot Hand & Body Cleanser: A gentle cleanser infused with Omega-Rich Apricot and Olive Oils, plus Aloe Leaf Juice to hydrate and refresh the skin.
