Persian Plateau & Isfahan
Khoshaf - Dried Fruit and Nut Compote (Iran - Middle East)
A Persian dessert of seedless raisin, apricot and almonds, perfumed with orange blossom water and simmered on the stove.
4 hr · Serves 8 · Medium
8
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 240 min · 240 min total
- medium
- 1
Rinse raisins & dried apricot halves under cold water, then place in a bowl, cover with 1 quart of cold water & let soak 2-3 hours.
- 2
Put nuts in a bowl & cover with boiling water & let soak 45 minutes to soften them & freshen their taste.
- 3
Transfer fruit & its macerating liquid to a serving bowl, then add the sugar & orange blossom water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Rinse & drain the nuts & add to the fruit, mixing well. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
