Simple Yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels
Delight your senses with these "Simple Yet Elegant Babylonian Apricot Jewels," a no-cook recipe that transforms dried apricots into a luxurious, flavor-packed treat. Filled with a fragrant blend of chopped pistachios, almonds, honey, and rose water, these bite-sized delights are lightly spiced with cinnamon and topped with a sprinkle of ground nuts for an extra touch of elegance. Perfect as a quick dessert or an exotic snack, these jewels pay homage to ancient Babylonian flavors while requiring only 15 minutes of prep time. Serve them chilled or at room temperature to allow their aromatic sweetness to shine—a beautifully simple indulgence for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 pieces Dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted pistachios
- 3 tablespoons Slivered almonds
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Rose water
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Ground pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
Start by preparing the filling: Roughly chop the pistachios and slivered almonds, or pulse them briefly in a food processor for a more uniform texture.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, slivered almonds, honey, rose water, ground cinnamon, and a small pinch of sea salt. Mix well until the ingredients are fully integrated into a paste-like consistency.
Take each dried apricot and gently press your thumb into the center to form a small pocket. Be careful not to tear the apricot completely.
Using a small spoon or your fingers, carefully fill each apricot with the prepared nut mixture. Pack it slightly to prevent the filling from falling out.
Arrange the filled apricots on a serving platter and lightly sprinkle them with the ground pistachios or almonds for garnish.
Optional: Refrigerate the apricots for 10–15 minutes before serving if you'd like them slightly chilled and for the flavors to meld further.
Serve as an elegant dessert or snack, and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors inspired by ancient Babylonian traditions!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2273 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
