So, to me, there are not nearly enough recipes that feature apricot as the main fruit. While not as "accessible" as something like strawberry, I feel complimenting it with the right flavors can put it right up there. I've been playing around with the idea of caramelized apricots with almond cream since I started DIYing in early May. Ive tried 3 or 4 mixes and they were good, but not what I was really going for. I wanted the apricot flavor to taste cooked, which I was having a hard time getting, until I saw HIC's notes on brandy.

FA Brandy "caramelizes" the apricot perfectly, in my opinion, with a little help from caramel and brown Sugar. At the percentage the Brandy is at, it does give it a bit of a boozy note, but I really like it in this recipe. I think you could cut it in half and still get the cooked effect on the apricots, though. In previous mixes, I noticed bavarian cream went really well with the apricot/almond combo, so I used it here as well. Some fresh cream on top of that to lighten it up a bit, and some meringue to further sweeten the mix. I mixed this up and vaped it, and it was there, right where I wanted it to be, but I was feeling like I could make it better. (Ive ruined a few good mixes this way. haha)

I was looking over my flavorings and spotted Torrone. This could be good, I thought, and threw in 1% on a whim. Shook it up. vaped it, and it was even better. It added a nice bright candy feel that really compliments this recipe and sweetened it a touch more. Percentages are a bit on the high end, but you cant tell vaping it. I dont get tired of this stuff. It's nice and light.

This is my first recipe that I am considering finished and will be mixing up a 120 as soon as I'm finished with this write up. Just thought I would share since I am enjoying this so much. Mix it up if you want to. I would love some feedback on this one. Its a great shake and vape, but does benefit from an overnight steep. Ive been vaping this for about a week and it hasnt changed too much after the 3 day mark or so. Enjoy!

Caramelized Apricots w/Almond Cream:

• Almond (FA) 1.5%
• Apricot (TPA) 6%
• Bavarian Cream (TPA) 4%
• Brandy (FA) 2%
• Brown Sugar (TPA) 1%
• Caramel (FA) 1%
• Fresh Cream (FA) 1%
• Meringue (FA) 2%
• Torrone (FA) 1%

EDIT: Based on /u/Botboy141's recommendations, and some of my own observations after aging, I have revised this recipe and it is now betta! Also decided to go with FA Apricot. At first I couldnt taste it much, but it came through after a week or so and to me the flavor is better than TFA's in this recipe.

• Almond (FA) .5%
• Apricot (FA) 2%
• Brown Sugar (TPA) 1%
• Fresh Cream (FA) .5%
• Liquid Amber (FA) 1%
• Marzipan (FA) 1%
• Meringue (FA) 1%
• Torrone (FA) .5%