Sweetened apricot leather beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Syria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 37 minutes.
Homestyle Qamar al-Din
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Sweetened apricot leather beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Syria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 37 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Cook
15 min
Flavor
Classic
Serve
Iced
Cooling
10 min
Total
37 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ oz (75.0 g)apricots leather, food grade
- 1 ¾ cups (430.0 ml)filtered water
- 3.0 tbsp (35.0 g)granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
- 1.0 tbsp (16.0 ml)fresh lime juice
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Instructions
- Combine apricot leather, food grade and water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and gently cook 10–15 minutes to extract or soften the ingredient.
- Strain and press or blend as suitable for the fruit; dissolve sugar while warm, then add lime juice.
- Rapidly chill the mixture in a shallow container.
- Divide ice between two glasses, add the cooled cordial, and serve.
Tips
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make homestyle qamar al-din?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store homestyle qamar al-din?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make homestyle qamar al-din ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
88
Calories / serving
0.2g
Fat
22.4g
Carbs
0.6g
Protein
21.2g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~176 cal · 0g fat · 45g carbs · 1g protein · 42g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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