Qamar-el-din Apricot Pudding

This sweet and creamy Dried Apricot Pudding is a perfect dessert for any occasion, topped with crunchy nuts

Ingredients for 8 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a stockpot, boil the apricot paste and water on medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Then, turn off the heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch and apricot juice, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Place the boiled apricot mixture back on the heat, add sugarand cornstarch mix, and stir until the sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly for about 8 minutes until the liquid evaporates, and pudding forms.

  5. 5

    Divide the pudding into glasses and set aside.

  6. 6

    For the cream, add cornstarch and 2 tbsp of milk in a small bowl, stir to combine and set aside.

  7. 7

    Add the remaining 1 cup of milk, ΒΌ cup sugar, and the cornstarch mixture into a small saucepan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-low heat.

  8. 8

    Reduce heat, cook for 4 minutes more, stirring continuously until combined.

  9. 9

    Top the pudding in the glasses with the milk mixture. Set aside to cool.

  10. 10

    Garnish with nuts and serve.

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