Haft Mewa

Ingredients

• 3/4 cupdried apricots
• 1/3 cuplight raisins
• 3/4 cupraisins
• 1/2 cupwalnuts
• 1/3 cupalmonds
• 1/3 cuppistachios
• 1/3 cupcherries, jarred or dried, with juice if jarred
• rose water, to taste (splash)

Method

1. 1

   Place the dried apricots and both types of raisins in a bowl. Cover with cold water to 5cm above the fruit.

2. 2

   Put the walnuts, pistachios, and almonds in a separate bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak, then peel off the skins as they soften. Discard the soaking water.

3. 3

   Combine the soaked fruits with the blanched nuts and cherries (including any juice). Add the rosewater, cover, and refrigerate for two days.

4. 4

   Spoon the fruit, nuts, and syrupy juice into individual bowls or cups to serve.