HONEY DRYFRUTS

Honey dry fruit sweets are a delicious and nutritious treat that combines the natural sweetness of honey with a variety of dried fruits and nuts. Here’s a simple recipe to make honey dry fruit sweets:

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as almonds, cashews, pistachios, raisins, and apricots)
2. 1/2 cup honey
3. 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
4. 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
5. Silvered almonds or pistachios for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by finely chopping the mixed dried fruits. You can use a food processor to make this step easier, but make sure not to turn them into a paste; you want small pieces for texture.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over low heat. Once the ghee is melted, add the chopped dried fruits to the pan.
3. Roast the dried fruits in the ghee for about 5-7 minutes, or until they become fragrant and start to turn golden brown. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
4. Reduce the heat to low, add the honey to the pan, and mix well with the roasted dried fruits. Continue cooking and stirring for another 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.
5. If you like, you can add cardamom powder for extra flavor at this stage. Mix it in thoroughly.
6. Once the mixture is ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Grease your hands with a little ghee to prevent sticking, and then shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls or squares.
8. Optionally, garnish each sweet with slivered almonds or pistachios.
9. Let the honey dry fruit sweets cool completely and firm up. You can place them on a parchment paper-lined tray to prevent sticking.
10. Once they have cooled and set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for a few weeks.

Enjoy your homemade honey dry fruit sweets as a delightful and healthy snack or dessert! These sweets are not only delicious but also packed with the goodness of dried fruits and the natural sweetness of honey