*  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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