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From our kitchenKuru kayısı hoşafı – dried apricot compote
Hoşaf is the traditional drink-dessert with rice dishes and at iftar in Ramadan: dried apricots from Malatya are briefly boiled with sugar, cloves and cinnamon and served ice cold.
Method
Wash the apricots and soak in lukewarm water for 30 minutes.
Bring to the boil with the soaking water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon.
Simmer for 15 minutes until the apricots are soft but still whole.
Add lemon juice, cool and chill for at least 2 hours.
Serve ice cold in small bowls, with pine nuts if you like.
Tip from the storeDried apricots from Malatya and other dried fruit are available loose and packed in our store.