Honey Apricot Dressing

Honey Apricot Dressing

National Honey Board

Whisk together apricot nectar, honey, garlic, oil, vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, basil, salt and pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool; add sesame seeds and refrigerate tightly covered up to 10 days.

YIELD: 3-1/2 CUPS
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 oz.) - apricot nectar
• 1/4 cup - honey
• 2 cloves - garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup - vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup - raspberry vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons - cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon - ground ginger
• 1/4 cup - fresh minced basil or 1Tablespoon dried basil, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon - salt
• 1/8 teaspoon - pepper
• 1 Tablespoon - toasted sesame seeds

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Directions

Whisk together apricot nectar, honey, garlic, oil, vinegar, cornstarch, ginger, basil, salt and pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool; add sesame seeds and refrigerate tightly covered up to 10 days.

TIP

This makes an excellent dressing on both fruit and vegetable salads.