Coconut Tapioca Custard With Glazed Apricots

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (14 ounce) cans light coconut milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
• 3/4 cup apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 10 apricots, cut into 4 wedges

Recipe

• 1 to prepare the custard: combine first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. let stand 5 minutes. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. remove from heat. stir in 2 tablespoons rum and extracts, and pour the mixture into a large bowl. cover and chill 2 hours.
• 2 to prepare the apricots: combine the preserves and remaining ingredients in a medium skillet; bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the apricots are soft, stirring occasionally. serve over custard.