Created by dienia b on April 21, 2015
Step 1: In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add the cardamom seeds and lemon juice, lemon zest,
Step 2: Add the apricots and let them simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the apricots to a baking sheet, let the apricots cool.
Step 4: Take out the pods and use the syrup in another project, like a base for pancake syrup.
Step 5: Finely, chop the pistachios and place in a shallow bowl; set aside.
Step 6: Cut a pocket in each apricot, stuff each apricot with some cream cheese.
Step 7: Dip stuffed apricots, cheesy side down, in the chopped pistachios.
Step 8: Arrange on a platter and refrigerate until serving time. Bring to room temperature before serving.