Almond Praline Semifreddo with Grappa-Poached Apricots

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• ²/₃ cup sugar
• 1 lemon
• ½ 8 firm-ripe apricots
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 28 teaspoons sugar
• ¹/₃ cup sliced almonds with skin
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 2 large eggs
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Line a lightly oiled 8 1/2-by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Cook 1/3 cup sugar in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, unt...

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