Qamar al-Din
A traditional Ramadan apricot nectar drink made from dried apricot leather.
- 4 ozdried apricot leather(qamar al-din sheets)
- 2 cupswarm water
- 2 tbspsugar(optional)
- 1 tbsporange blossom water(optional)
- dried apricot slicegarnish
- 1Tear apricot leather into small pieces.
- 2Soak in warm water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- 3Blend until completely smooth.
- 4Strain if desired and add sugar to taste.
- 5Chill and serve cold over ice.
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Qamar al-Din, meaning "moon of the religion," is a traditional apricot-based drink particularly associated with Ramadan throughout the Arab world. The drink is made by dissolving sheets of dried apricot paste in water, a preservation technique dating back centuries in Syria, where the finest apricots were grown. The drink's association with Ramadan reflects its role as a gentle, nutritious way to break the daily fast.
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