1 1/2 c. dried apricots
Generous squeeze lemon juice
1 1/3 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. agar agar
2 tbsp. undiluted soy milk or rice milk

Wash the apricots, then cover them with boiling water and leave to soak overnight. Add lemon juice and cook the apricots gently 10 to 20 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool; drain well, then mash or puree. Put the orange juice in a saucepan and bring gently to a boil. Whisk in the agar agar and continue heating and whisking a few minutes. Combine the apricot puree with the orange juice, mixing well. Stir in enough soy milk to give the mixture a creamy color. Divide among 4 glasses and leave to cool, then chill well before serving. Top with chopped nuts, if desired. Serves 4.