KHOSHAF -- DRIED FRUIT AND NUT COMPOTE (IRAN -- MIDDLE EAST)

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This recipe of soaked rather than stewed dried fruit was found in the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. Almost all of the long preparation time is the PASSIVE time needed for the fruits & nuts to soak.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup dried apricot, pitted, halved
1/3 cup almonds, blanched, halved
1/3 cup pistachio nut
1/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons orange blossom water

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Put nuts in a bowl & cover with boiling water & let soak 45 minutes to soften them & freshen their taste.
  • Transfer fruit & its macerating liquid to a serving bowl, then add the sugar & orange blossom water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Rinse & drain the nuts & add to the fruit, mixing well.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Kanak Majumdar
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar.


Bec Kie
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I'm not sure what all the hype is about. This khoشاف was just okay.


Charles Loxius
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This khoشاف is a beautiful and delicious dessert. It's sure to impress your guests.


ZaLToX GD
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I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts in this khoشاف. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Anthony Fuqua
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This khoشاف is a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


MD Ridoy Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of dried fruit, but I really enjoyed this khoشاف. The flavors are well-balanced and the compote is very refreshing.


Jenna griffin
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This khoشاف is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's beautiful to look at and even better to eat.


Yvonne Campos
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I love the addition of rose water to this recipe. It gives the khoشاف a unique and fragrant flavor.


Omrito Barmon
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This was my first time making khoشاف, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the compote was delicious.


Naseem Shah
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I've made this khoشاف recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Ernestina Ampomah
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This khoشاف recipe is a delightful blend of dried fruits, nuts, and rose water. The flavors are complex and well-balanced, and the compote has a beautiful amber color.