Sweet Couscous With Nuts And Dried Fruit

• 2 1/3 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
• 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups about 1 pound couscous
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted and skinned hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, if desired

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid until the couscous has absorbed all of the cooking liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. Add the almonds and hazelnuts and toss. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
3. Transfer the couscous to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
4. Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture.

water, sugar, cranberries, dried apricot, dried cherries, couscous, almonds, hazelnuts, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-couscous-with-nuts-and-dried-fruit-378663 (may not work)