*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                    CLASSIC APRICOT SWEET (MUDUR CHERE)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Fruits
                 Vegetarian                       Indian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       lb           Dried apricots
    2       c            Water (or more)
      1/4   c            Sugar
    2       tb           Blanched almonds -- halved
    4                    Cardamom pods -- cracked
    3       sl           Ginger (thin)
    1                    3-inch cinnamon stick
                         -- halved
 
   Soak apricots in 2 cups water in heavy medium saucepan
   5 hours.
   
   Add remaining ingredients to apricots and bring to
   boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thick, adding more
   water if syrup becomes gummy, about 15 minutes.  Cool
   completely, cover and refrigerate.  Remove cardamom,
   ginger and cinnamon before serving.
   
   * Source: Bon Appetit - April 1986 * Typed for you by
   Karen Mintzias
  
 
 
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