Khoshaf bil Mishmish

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried apricots
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/4 cup blanched almonds
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Soak the apricots in the water overnight.
2. Drain and reserve the soaking water.
3. Take a dozen of the apricots and blend to a light puree with the water in a food processor.
4. Return to the remaining apricots in a serving bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
5. Serve chilled.