Tasty caramelized apricots in the air fryer with gorgonzola and mascarpone, a simple, delicious, and quick idea to enrich your summer table with a combination that will surprise all your guests. Just a few really easy steps and a few minutes of cooking in the air fryer will be enough to get a perfect course both to start a meal and ideal for its conclusion. I love using fruit and cheese in my recipes, especially summer ones. In this case, I chose to pair apricots with gorgonzola and mascarpone, to soften their acidity and add that little bit of extra flavor. In the questions below, I will also reveal some alternative cooking methods to achieve a similar result. The only precautions I advise you to take when making this recipe are to choose fruit that is not too ripe or bruised and to wash it very thoroughly.
If you want some other suggestions for creating delicious savory fruit recipes, here are some ideas below,
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 5 apricots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 10 walnut halves
- 4.2 oz gorgonzola and mascarpone
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Air Fryer Paper
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- 1 Piping Bag
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
Steps
To make the Tasty Caramelized Apricots in the Air Fryer with Gorgonzola and Mascarpone, first wash the apricots well, then dry them with a clean cloth. Cut them in half along the pit and remove it. Place the cut apricots in the air fryer basket lined with its parchment paper and distribute the chosen honey over each piece. Cook at 338°F for 7 minutes.
Let the apricots cool, and in the meantime, work the gorgonzola with the mascarpone into a cream in a bowl until softened. For a cleaner job, I chose to use a piping bag with a narrow star tip for a slightly more scenic final result.
Distribute the obtained mixture over the cooled apricots and complete the decoration with walnut halves. I chose the unsalted ones sold in single-serving packs.
You can prepare this recipe in advance and store it in the refrigerator until use in airtight boxes or covered with plastic wrap.
I used them for a pleasant end of dinner with friends, and they were truly fresh and delicious.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
If I don’t have an air fryer, what can I use instead for cooking?
You can use a conventional oven, in convection mode, after preheating it, at 338°F for 10 minutes, checking to ensure the cooking is to your liking. The apricots should not cook or color too much, or they will lose their shape.
You can also cook them in a pan, on low heat for 10 minutes, with a splash of water and a lid, keeping an eye on the cooking. In this case, you can add the honey after cooking.
How can I substitute the chosen cheese?
You can opt for a cheese like ricotta, or creamy types like Philadelphia, always after working them with a fork in a bowl.
