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Apricot paste (Amareddeen)

Published: Mar 31, 2022 · Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Sticky to the touch, sweet and a little bit sour, this is Qamar Eddeen or Kamar Eddeen paste. It is simply a thicker and stickier form of apricot paste.

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Apricot paste on a white parchment paper.

Dried apricot paste or Amardeen is an iconic Ramadan item that is usually bought in packages and turned into juice or apricot pudding. Let's check how to easily make it at home with ingredients available in any nearby store.

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 Variations
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Apricot paste (Amareddeen)

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Very easy to make and way cheaper than the store-bought.
  • No artificial ingredients.
  • Because this is mad using dried apricot you can make it any time of the year, you do not need to wait for fresh apricot.

Apricot paste has a special place in my heart, it remind me of Ramadan days and how, as kids, we used to much on those before my mom got the time to turn them into the famous drink.

📝 Ingredients

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  • Dried Apricots, pretty much sulphured are used but you can also use unsulphured.
  • Water.
  • Sugar.
  • Lemon juice.

🥄 Instructions

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  • Chop apricots into small pieces.
  • In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat add the dried apricot, water, sugar and lemon juice, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to boil then reduce heat and continue to cook until the pieces are very tender. Turn heat off and let it cool down.
  • Transfer apricot mixture to a blender and bled well until you get a spreadable paste. If you feel it is too thick add 1 Tbs of water at a time and blend.
  • Spread the mixture on the parchment paper evenly, about ¼ to ⅓ inch thick. Bale in the oven for 4-5 hours until dry but still a bit sticky to the touch.

💡 Expert Tips

  • If you use the unsulphured dry apricots, check out their sweetness and adjust the sugar in the recipe accordingly. Usually the sulphured varieties are less sugary.
  • Spread the paste thinner to make apricot leather.

👩‍🍳 Variations

You can add orange blossom water or rosewater while making the paste to change the flavor.

🧺 Storage

Store homemade apricot paste in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper for up to 3 months.

Apricot paste dried and rolled on a piece of parchment paper.

📣 Related Recipes

  • A thirst quenching and healthy drink, this homemade apricot juice is also known as amardeen drink. Simple to prepare especially with this homemade apricot paste.
  • Another delicious to use this apricot paste is to make this apricot pudding very easy to make without any eggs.
  • Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that is made with a layer of golden shredded phyllo dough, a creamy filling, and a sweet syrup. A popular dessert in many countries that is often served during special occasions and holidays.
  • Tanghulu Recipe, also known as bingtanghulu, is a traditional Chinese snack that originated in the northern region of China. Fresh fruits dipped in thick syrup and quickly cooled for a delicious sweet treat.

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Apricot paste on a white parchment paper.

Apricot paste (Amareddeen)

Qamar el deen or apricot paste is an iconic product that is related to the holy month of Ramadan. Turn it into a drink, pudding or enjoy it as is like apricot fruit leather.
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Course: Candy
Cuisine: Middle East
Diet: Halal, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Drying:: 4 hours hours
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 1550kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried apricot
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ - ⅓ cup sugar or to your liking
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven to the lowest possible temperature, usually 200F.
  • Chop apricots into small pieces.
  • In a heavy sauce pan over medium heat add the dried apricot, water, sugar and lemon juice, stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to boil then reduce heat and continue to cook until the pieces are very tender. Turn heat off and let it cool down.
  • Transfer apricot mixture to a blender and bled well until you get a spreadable paste. If you feel it is too thick add 1 Tbs of water at a time and blend.
  • Spread the mixture on the parchment paper evenly, about ¼ to ⅓ inch thick. Bale in the oven for 4-5 hours until dry but still a bit sticky to the touch.

Notes

  • If you use the unsulphured dry apricots, check out their sweetness and adjust the sugar in the recipe accordingly. Usually the sulphured varieties are less sugary.
  • Spread the paste thinner to make apricot leather.
  • Variations: You can add orange blossom water or rosewater while making the paste to change the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 1550kcal | Carbohydrates: 402g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 5269mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 360g | Vitamin A: 16348IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 12mg
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First published Jul 4, 2014 . Last updated March 24, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

Whenever the holly month of Ramadan is mentioned anywhere in the Middle East, Qamar Eddeen drink is the first thing to pop up in our minds. Cold and sweet drink that cools us down in this heat when we first break our fasting.

We also make a sweet Qamar Eddeen or apricot pudding with nuts that is so delicious. The base of this drink and the treat is the Aamar Eddeen or apricot paste.

The best Qamar Eddeen paste is usually made in Syria, it is the finest and most expensive one, but you can make it at home with simple ingredients. You can use fresh apricot fruit or use dried apricot as I did.

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  1. Beth Ann

    January 03, 2023 at 9:07 am

    5 stars
    I'm new to your page, but love apricot candies so wanted to start with the apricot paste! Thank you for the recipe and helpful hints!

    Reply
  2. Navin

    April 09, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    what temperature should we bake this paste..

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    • Amira

      April 11, 2022 at 3:21 am

      Nevin, that would be 200F, a very low temperature.

      Reply
  3. Deepti

    July 09, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Ramadan kareem! what a wonderful recipe this is.. surely a new and a great one.. my neighbor just loaded me with apricots. I will love to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      This is a great opportunity for you to try it... If you wanna make roll ups just bake in a larger pan so they will be thinner like the roll up. Thank Deepti and Ramadan kareem 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods

    July 09, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I've never heard of this before. You teach me something new every time I visit 😀 It sounds delicious! I adore apricots. Do you use the paste to create the drink?

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Yes we do ... Just cut it into small pieces and soak them in water for 3-4 hours then blend with more sugar if you like.

      Reply
  5. Asmita

    July 09, 2014 at 7:15 am

    This looks so delicious just like a roll up.

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  6. Asmita

    July 09, 2014 at 7:14 am

    This does remind of me of a fruit roll up. Looks so delicious!
    Wishing you a great Ramadan!

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks Asmita. I hope you will try it.

      Reply
  7. Abbe@This is How I Cook

    July 08, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Totally good stuff! Would love this with a slice of cheese!

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:08 pm

      Woow this is a great idea ...I've never thought of eating this with cheese.

      Reply
  8. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

    July 08, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Amira: This reminds me a fruit roll-up... This apricot Middle-Eastern version looks quite delicious... I would love to give this a try! Wishing you a great Ramadan.

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks Denise, It is kind of roll up but sticker and thicker.

      Reply
  9. Carolyn Jung

    July 07, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    So kind of like a sticky fruit leather? It sounds incredibly addictive especially because I love apricots so much.

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      It is ... delicious and sticky 🙂 reminds me so much of my childhood.

      Reply
  10. Juliana

    July 07, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Such an interesting recipe Amira...I love the idea of the apricots...great as a snack.
    Have a wonderful week 😀

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Juliana, you too.

      Reply
  11. Sadaf F K.

    July 06, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Asalam O Alaikum Amira.
    This is so new thing to me. I have to admit it that ever since I've come across your blog, I'm learning and getting to know new stuffs. (middle eastern cuisines, ofcourse )
    This paste look yummy to me as I'm apricot lover sitting here. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      This can be done with fresh apricot and I bet it is going to be even better. It is just hard to get fresh nice and ripe apricot here in Colorado. Thanks dear for your comment.

      Reply
  12. Asmaa

    July 05, 2014 at 10:29 am

    As-Salaamu Alaykum Amira,
    I've never had the drink but would love to try it, i will get the hubby to shop for some of this paste and have a go in sha Allah.
    Allah grant you a safe trip to Egypt.

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 10, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Jazakom Allah khairan Asmaa for your dua'a. Try the drink it is so delicious 🙂

      Reply
  13. Coffee and Crumpets

    July 04, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    Dear Amira, Ramadan Kareem! I hope your fasts are going well. It's been so hot lately though and it's hard to get going in the heat. IA, you are well. I've been SO busy that I haven't and time to visit anyone or even update my own blog. Finally, today I found some time.
    I have seen this paste in stores and my sister loves it. She just buys it to eat it. I've never had the drink you mention, how do you make it with the paste? And also the apricot dessert? In India we have an apricot dessert made with dried apricots and I want to see ifs similar to yours. Post the recipe one day.
    I think my children would like this....it's just like fruit roll ups!
    Take care.
    Btw, are you going to any masjid for tarawih? I don't know what you have on the South side.
    Nazneen

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 05, 2014 at 2:51 am

      Nazneen dear, I missed you girl, Al hamdo lelaah that you are well my friend. It is hot indeed and many days we get thirsty when it is only noon!!! but it is the 8th of Ramadan already!!!! I cannot believe it. This holly month really speeds so fast.
      For the drink, we cut the paste into pieces and soak them in water overnight then blend with sugar to your taste. It is very refreshing and sweet. For the pudding you just take the drink and make a pudding with it using corn starch and sprinkle nuts on top. I hope I can post details soon.
      Some times I go to masjid Khadija to pray but I want to pay Abu Bakr a visit although I do not have much time as I will go to Egypt next Saturday In Shaa Allah.

      Reply
  14. ela@GrayApron

    July 04, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Wow, never seen anything like it, but I like apricots so I know I would love it!

    ela h.

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 05, 2014 at 2:53 am

      Ela, if life has blessed you with an apricot tree 🙂 you can use them making this paste or even make them thinner - by spreading in a larger pan- and make some roll ups for the kids. It is a great snack for the kiddos and adults as well.

      Reply

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