Sweet Couscous with Rose-Scented Fruit Compote

Aside from its savoury role, couscous is also eaten as a dessert or a nourishing breakfast. This sweet, filling and nutritious dish is lovely served with a dried fruit compote and it is particularly popular with children in the mountainous regions of Morocco where the winters can be long and cold. Make it as sweet and creamy as you like. It makes a delicious snack when the weather is chilly.