Iraqi Apple Preserve Recipe

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Iraqi Apple Preserve
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs apples
  • 1 lemon , juice of
  • 3 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp rose water

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water with the remaining lemon juice, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until very thick.
  3. Drain the apples and drop them into the syrup.
  4. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until tender and the syrup has become thick again.
  5. Add the rose water and cook, stirring, for a moment more.
  6. Lift out the apples and place them in a serving bowl or in jars. Pour the syrup over the apples.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.24 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3.29mg 0%
Potassium 88.21mg 2%
Total Carbs 44.32g 15%
Sugars 40.34g 161%
Dietary Fiber 1.66g 7%
Protein 0.05g 0%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Calcium 8.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.24 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2.42mg 0%
Potassium 64.89mg 2%
Total Carbs 32.6g 15%
Sugars 29.67g 161%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 7%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 11%
Calcium 6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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