Apricot Custard Soufflé

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup scalded milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 can apricots

Method

1. 1 Melt butter, add flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in hot milk and bring to a boil.
2. 2 Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Slowly pour hot milk mixture into yolks, stirring constantly.
3. 3 Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold whites and vanilla into the yolk mixture.
4. 4 Place drained apricots in a buttered baking dish. Pour mixture over them.
5. 5 Bake in a hot oven (425°F) for 45-60 minutes until set and lightly browned.
6. 6 Serve with apricot syrup and whipped cream if desired.