One of the easiest dried fruit recipes that you can ever find, Khoshaf takes minutes to make. A classic Middle Eastern dried fruit compote usually served during the holidays and Ramadan.
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipes is so easy to make , no cooking is required and so special skills here. Just soak the dried fruits in a flavorful water/ juice and that;s pretty much it.
Nuts are optional but highly desired for their crunch. Perfect for snacking, a delicious dessert or to top your ice cream. This recipe is vegan and very suitable if you are having vegans in the house.
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- For the dried fruits you can use any variety you have, this recipe is really forgiving. Traditionally, dried apricot, prunes, raisins, figs and dates are used.
- Nuts are optional but I like adding them for their crunch. Again you can use any combination you have.
- For the sugar we will use a very small amount of sugar and you can leave it out if you want.
- Traditionally orange blossom water or vanilla extract is used to flavor the soaking water. You can use any other flavoring or spices you like and you can also use orange juice.
Recipe Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Cut the fruits to equal size, I like keeping the plums whole.
- In a bowl, add all the dried fruits, then cover with hot water.
- Add flavoring and sugar if using and dissolve sigar.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for a 2-4 hours.
- Add the nuts and mix everything well together. Scoope and serve in individual cups or small bowls.
Recipe Expert Tips
- Some people soak nuts with the fruits from the beginning. I like adding them later to keep as crunchy as possible.
- If you are in a hurry, you can cook the dried fruits on your stove for 20 minutes until softens but you will still need to refrigerate as this recipe is served cold.
- Some people like soaking the fruit in juice especially qamar addeen. Others like soaking in milk or sobia.
Recipe FAQs
Soaking dried fruits in flavored water or juice enhances their flavors so much. The traditional ways in Egypt is to soak in water flavored with orange blossom water or vanilla. Another traditional way is to use apricot juice.
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Dried fruit compote
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried apricot.
- 1/2 cup dried figs.
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins.
- 1 cup of dried pitted prunes plums.
- 5 cup hot water or to cover.
- 1 Tablespoon sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water. Note1
- Nuts of your choice preferably almonds and pine nuts.
Instructions
- Cut the fruits to equal size, I like keeping the plums whole.
- In a bowl, add all the dried fruits, then cover with hot water.
- Dissolve sugar if using and the orange blossom water.
- Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours before serving.
- Add the nuts and mix everything well together.
- Scoop in glasses and serve cold.
Notes
- For the dried fruits you can use any variety you have, this recipe is really forgiving. Traditionally, dried apricot, prunes, raisins, figs and dates are used.
- Some people soak nuts with the fruits from the beginning. I like adding them later to keep as crunchy as possible.
- If you are in a hurry, you can cook the dried fruits on your stove for 20 minutes until softens but you will still need to refrigerate as this recipe is served cold.
- Some people like soaking the fruit in juice especially qamar addeen. Others like soaking in milk or sobia.
- Nuts are optional but I like adding them for their crunch. Again you can use any combination you have.
- Traditionally orange blossom water or vanilla extract is used to flavor the soaking water. You can use any other flavoring or spices you like and you can also use orange juice.
- Nutrition facts are calculated without the nuts.
Nutrition
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First published June 12, 2016 . Last updated February 1, 2021 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.
This sure looks delicious...and like the idea of using dried fruits.
Looks wonderful! On my way over to read all about it right now . . .
Yummy! I'm so tempted to have some of this right now. Looks really good 🙂
Thanks Amira for your participation in Ramadan An event toshare and sharing with us a delicious Egyptian drink
Doesn't this look like a delicious and healthy recipe Amira! I will look forward to trying!