Recipe origin: Egypt

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried prunes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup dried small figs, halved
• 1½ cups raisins
• 1 cup sugar, or to taste
• 2½ cups boiling water

Procedure

1. Place all the fruits in a bowl and mix together gently.
2. Sprinkle the sugar on top of the dried fruits.
3. Carefully pour the boiling water into the bowl, cover, and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Refrigerate for several hours, or overnight if possible. (Khoshaf is best when allowed to marinate overnight or for several hours before serving.)

Serves 4.