Qubani Ka Meetha

Ingredients:

Dried Apricots 2 Cups
Sugar 1/2 – 3/4 Cup
Fresh Cream 1 tbsp or more
Salt a Pinch

Method of preparation:

Soak apricots overnight in just enough water to cover them.
Next day, strain the soaked apricots and reserve the water.
Remove all the seeds from apricots by squeezing them between fingers.
Pat dry the apricot seeds and crack open them with help of a pestle or heavy object.
Remove the apricot kernels and crush them lightly for garnish.
You can also blanch the apricot kernels

Puree all the seeded apricots smoothly with the water it is soaked in.
Heat a pan on medium heat, add pureed apricots, remaining water, sugar and salt.
Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
Cook till the desired consistency acquired (around a thin jam consistency).
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Pour into serving bowls, stir in fresh cream and garnish with crushed apricot kernels.