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 Presentation
A dessert, but also a snack, made from a pudding prepared with apricots, agar agar, and honey, served with a crunchy sugar and sesame topping, and accompanied by yogurt.

Ingredients
For 4 people

• 500 g apricots
• 1 teaspoon agar agar
• 3 tablespoons acacia honey
• 50 g sesame seeds
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 100 g Greek yogurt
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Wash the apricots thoroughly and remove the pits.
2. Cut them into small pieces.
3. Cook them in a saucepan for a few minutes with the acacia honey and a pinch of salt.
4. As soon as the mixture begins to become liquid, add a heaping teaspoon of agar agar and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
5. Once done, transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and blend it.
6. Once you have a smooth and homogeneous puree, pour it into pudding molds.
7. Let it cool completely at room temperature.
8. Once cooled, place the puddings in the refrigerator and allow them to set for at least 2 hours.
9. In the meantime, toast the sesame seeds in a pan for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
10. As soon as they are golden brown and begin to pop, remove them from the heat and let them cool slightly.
11. Pour two tablespoons of water into a small saucepan, add the sugar, and caramelize it over low heat.
12. Once the caramel is ready, mix it with the toasted sesame seeds and pour the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper.
13. Cover the sesame seed mixture with another sheet of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin.
14. Once you achieve a thickness of about 4 mm, let it cool completely at room temperature until it becomes solid.
15. Serve the puddings on individual plates for dessert, garnished with a few teaspoons of yogurt, and accompanied by the sesame brittle.

Allergens

• Agar agar: not allergenic, but may cause gastrointestinal disturbances in sensitive individuals.
• Apricot: possible individual intolerance; potential cross-reaction in case of allergy to grass or birch pollen.
• Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy.
• Sesame: potential cross-reactivity in case of allergy to nuts.
• Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose.

Notes

• Sugar: should be avoided for children with ongoing health issues (possible presence of cancer cells).
• Sugar and honey can be substituted with a sweetener (e.g., stevia or erythritol, maple syrup, or agave syrup), or fruit concentrates (e.g., date or quince concentrate, etc.).

Safety / Intended Use
This product is suitable for individuals affected by:

• Anorexia (weight loss)
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

The product should be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.