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How to make poached apricots in cardamom syrup
Simple, stewed apricots elevated by the addition of aromatic spices to a real dinner party treat. Fancy schmancy!
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Soak the apricots in 3 cups of water in a large saucepan or handi for 4 hrs or until they puff up Add in : 3 Tbs of sugar One 1/2 inch piece of thinly sliced ginger,4 cardamom pods, 1 cinnamon stick
Mix everything together well until the sugar has dissolved and bring it all to a slow boil.
When it boils, turn the heat down to a simmer and cook gently until the liquid has gone down by half and the remaining liquid has become a thick syrup.
Pour everything into a bowl and refrigerate.
Serve it up in small bowls.
Traditionally for very fancy affairs such as weddings, this dessert is topped with thin pieces of edible silver or vark. I used a dollop of lightly sweetened sirkhand and served it with warm Chai.
- 1.0c Dried apricots
- 3.0Tbsp Superfine sugar
- 1.0 1/2 inch piece of peeled fresh ginger
- 4.0 Whole green cardamom pods
- 1.0 Cinnamon stick
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