·        1 lb. dried apricots

·        ½ lb. dried  prunes

·        ¼ lb. raisins

·        1 cup (100g-3.5oz) blanched almonds, halved

·        ¼ cup (25g-1oz) pistachio nuts

·        ¼ cup (25g-1oz) pine nuts

·        2-3 Amardeen sheets (dried compressed apricot)

·        1 tablespoon rose water (Ma-Ward)

·        1 tablespoon blossom water (Ma-Zaher)

·        Water

·        Serving bowl

·        Mixing spoon

Directions:

·        Wash the fruits, and put them in serving bowl.

·        Add the nuts, and mix with the fruits.

·        Cover mixture with water.

·        With your hands, cut up the Amardeen sheets and add to mixture.

·        Add the rose and blossom water.

·        Cover bowl, and leave for 48 hours.

·        The syrup will thicken and turn into a beautiful golden color. Serve in little glass bowls.

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