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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

10 servings

Ingredients

10 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)

1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup apricot nectar

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese

1/4 cup apricot preserves

2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for until toasted, 4-6 minutes. Cool.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricots, nectar and lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Strain and discard liquid.

Combine cheese and preserves; spread over toasted bread. Top with apricot mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

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