Title: Classic Apricot Sweet (Mudur Chere)
Categories: Dessert Fruit Vegan Indian
Yield: 4 Servings

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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