Iraqi Apple Preserve
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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
45 min
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Servings
12 serving(s)
Tags
Gluten Free, No Meat, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dessert, Easy To Make
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Peel, cut in half and core the apples and drop them in a bowl of water with 3/4 of the lemon juice to prevent them from browning.
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Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water with the remaining lemon juice, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until very thick.
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Drain the apples and drop them into the syrup.
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Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until tender and the syrup has become thick again.
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Add the rose water and cook, stirring, for a moment more.
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Lift out the apples and place them in a serving bowl or in jars. Pour the syrup over the apples.
