Qamar al-Din Apricot Fruit leather Drink

Ingredients

• 100 grams apricot fruit leather (Qamar al-din)
• 2 cups water (warmed (add more if required))
• 2 teaspoon sugar (adjust as per taste (or any sweetener of choice))
• 1 teaspoon Orange blossom water (or rose water (optional))
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts (soaked (optional))
• 1 tablespoon pistachios (soaked, peeled and chopped or use slivered pistachios (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Soak the fruit leather ---

2. 2

   Soak the fruit leather: Cut the apricot leather into smaller pieces using a knife or scissors. Soak them in warm water for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Stir every few hours if possible.

3. 3

   --- Blend the soaked apricot ---

4. 4

   Blend the soaked apricot: Transfer the soaked mixture into a blender with some sugar and blend for a minute or two until no large lumps are visible. You may strain the juice to discard any bits. Stir in orange blossom water or rose water. Refrigerate until serving time.

5. 5

   --- Serve Qamar al-Din ---

6. 6

   Serve Qamar al-Din: You may add more cold water or ice cubes to dilute further as per your needs. Serve the apricot juice cold with ice cubes, pine nuts and chopped pistachios which are optional.