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Apricot Fudge Brownies

Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Angas Park Soft & Juicy Apricots, finely chopped
• 250g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 150g butter, coarsely chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup dark Choc Bits
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon cocoa, to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to170ºC. Grease a 28cm x 18cm x 3cm slice pan. Line with sheet of non-stick baking paper, extended about 4cm over long sides of pan (this makes the brownies easy to remove).
2. Place chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water). Stir occasionally until melted. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until thick and pale. Beat in chocolate mixture. Add sifted flour, mix until smooth. Fold in apricots, Choc Bits and almonds, pour into prepared pan.
4. Bake about 50 minutes (brownies should be a little soft in the centre). Cool in pan, then lift out and dust with sifted cocoa. Cut into 20 pieces.

Makes 20

Dried Apricots - Are they good for me?

Simply, yes they are!


Apricots, whether fresh or canned or dried, are healthy because they contain lots of beta carotene, the plant form of vitamin A, and which is a good anti-oxidant. They are also high in fibre (about 2.5 grams for three apricots) and low in calories, and make a good snack.


Dried apricots are an even healthier option as the drying process increases the concentration of the beta carotene and fibre and also the levels of potassium and iron. Apricots are bursting with potassium (about 300 milligrams in three fresh or eight dried halves). Apricots also provide Vitamin C.


Laetrile — also called amygdalin or vitamin B17, though not an official vitamin — is a natural substance extracted from apricot pits that’s been a popular underground treatment for cancer for decades. Its anticancer effect purportedly comes from the cyanide it contains.


Health Benefits of Apricots:
Apricots contain nutrients that promote good vision. The beta-carotene in apricots, which get converted to Vitamin A in the body helps protect the eyes and also keep the skin, hair, gums and various glands healthy.
Apricots help destroy intestinal worms and can remove gallstones. They are also high in soluble fibre, which helps maintain regular bowel function.
Dried apricots are rich in potassium and regulate high blood pressure. The high content of iron in apricot makes it an excellent food for people suffering from anemia.


There is more information to be found here: femail.com.au

Mother's Day Gift Ideas - Get Ready for May 9 2010

Easter has passed us and now it's time to think of our wonderful mothers who do so much for us! So, do you know what get your mum this Mother's day - May 9th?


How about a Gourmet Feast basket,

It includes

• Almond Biscuits 260g
• Fruit Feast Gift Pack 300g
• Mixed Glace Gift Pack 250g
• Chocolate Roasted Coffee Beans 100g
• Jam Raspberry & Rhubarb 450g
• Dried Apricots Large 250g
• Chocolate Apricot Snack Pack 150g
• Barossa Gourmet Slice 150g
• Kurianda Bush Dukkah 70g
• Butter or Jam Spreader

Dried Fruit

The Online Shop has a vast range of dried fruit on offer... from apricots, bananas, apple, peaches, pears, prunes, fruit salad, ginger, sultanas, mixed fruit, fruit medley, mixed peel, paw paw, & pineapple.


More will be added to the Online Shop such as raisins, muscatels, figs and the list goes on!

For a more comprehensive list, please contact Angas Park Direct Mail on 1800 088 186 or directmail@angaspark.com.au. Price lists are available via post or email.

Fruit Sensation Gift Box

Includes

• Dried Apples 250g
• Dried Apricots Large 250g
• Dried Peaches 250g
• Prunes Pitted 250g
• Dried Pears 250g
• Dried Whole Bananas 200g
• Apple Chips Original 30g
• Dried Pineapple 200g