How to Make Delicate Tofu in Apricot-Honey Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the delicate flavor and texture of tofu when it's prepared just right. And when it's bathed in a luscious apricot-honey sauce, it becomes an unforgettable dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe for Delicate Tofu in Apricot-Honey Sauce is a wonderful way to elevate this humble ingredient into a gourmet meal that's both satisfying and impressive.

Tofu, the star of this dish, is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that's beloved by many,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 fresh apricots, peeled, pitted, and pureed
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
  • 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu - drained, patted dry, and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 4 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the sugar. Cook and stir just until the sugar has melted and is lightly browned. Remove from heat, and continue stirring until caramelized. Mix in the pureed apricots and vanilla. Over low heat, mix in the honey. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Arrange the tofu slices on dessert plates, and drizzle with the sauce. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour, until chilled. Serve with sliced apricots on the side.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 337mg