Khoshaf or Egyptian fruit compote

Khoshaf or Egyptian fruit compote

This Middle Eastern dessert combines macerated (not cooked) fruits and juices

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Cuisine:Arabic
Cook time:5m
Prep time:12h
Servings:4-6

Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup prunes

1/2 cup dry apricots

2 cups pitted dates

1/2 cup flaked almonds

2 cups apricot juice

1 cup orange juice

1/2 cup water, optional

Greek yogurt, to serve

Pomegranate pearls, to serve

Method

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the fruit to macerate. If the mixture is too thick and dry, add 1/2 cup of cold water or juice.

2. To serve, spoon a dollop of yogurt in a bowl with a portion of the fruit and some of the juices. Scatter with pomegranate pearls.

This will last for a week in the refrigerator. If it gets too dry, add cold water or more juice.

Recipe courtesy: Chef Tarek Ibrahim

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