Khoshaf -- Dried Fruit And Nut Compote (Iran -- Middle East)

• 1 cup seedless raisin
• 1 cup dried apricot, pitted, halved
• 1/3 cup almonds, blanched, halved
• 1/3 cup pistachio nut
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange blossom water

1. Rinse raisins & dried apricot halves under cold water, then place in a bowl, cover with 1 quart of cold water & let soak 2-3 hours.
2. Put nuts in a bowl & cover with boiling water & let soak 45 minutes to soften them & freshen their taste.
3. Transfer fruit & its macerating liquid to a serving bowl, then add the sugar & orange blossom water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
4. Rinse & drain the nuts & add to the fruit, mixing well.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

seedless raisin, apricot, almonds, pistachio nut, walnuts, pine nuts, granulated sugar, orange blossom water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/khoshaf-dried-fruit-and-nut-compote-iran-middle-east-374281 (may not work)