Apricots Stuffed with Almonds
by Eltaibat
Soaked dried apricots stuffed with toasted almond halves. A simple, elegant snack — naturally sweet, perfect for breaking a fast or alongside coffee. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
25 min4 servingsSnack
Ingredients
Steps
- 1Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 15 minutes until they soften enough to stuff without breaking.
- 2Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a dry pan over low heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.
- 3Drain the apricots and pat dry. Open each one from the side and tuck a whole almond inside. Press gently to close.
- 4Arrange on a serving plate. A light dusting of cinnamon (optional) before serving is nice.
Tips
💡Buy unsulfured dried apricots (sulfur preserves the bright orange but it's a chemical additive). Unsulfured apricots are darker brown and have deeper flavor.
💡Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week — the flavors develop and meld. The longer it sits, the deeper the taste.