Dried Fruit Cocktail

Name: Dried Fruit Cocktail (Khoshab-e miveh-ye khoshk)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 stick cinnamon; 6 cardamom pods; 1-inch/2.5 cm fresh ginger, peeled, grated; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup (175 g) dried pitted prunes or cherries; 1 cup (175 g) dried pitted prunes or cherries; 1 cup (175 g) dried figs; ½ cup (175 g) pitted dates; 1 cup (175 g) dried apricots; 2 tablespoons raw pistachios; Zest of 1 orange; 1 cup (85 g) fresh mint, shredded for garnish; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Khoshab-e miveh-ye khoshk

Preparation info

Makes
2
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Ingredients

1 cup (175 g) dried apricots
1 cup (175

Asia
Iran
Vegetarian
Drinks
Southeast Asia
Gluten-free

Method

Place the fruit in a medium saucepan and add 4 cups/960ml water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients except mint, stir gently, cover, and allow to cool. Taste and add more honey if needed.
Transfer to a glass container. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled.
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