Homemade Apricot Nectar (Qamar Al-Din)
Qamar Al-Din is a delicious and fruity apricot nectar that's prepared with a Middle Eastern apricot paste. This apricot juice is refreshing and is bursting with the flavor of apricots!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz package apricot paste
- 5 cups boiling water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tbs orange blossom water
Instructions
- Unwrap apricot paste and cut it into small squares using kitchen shears. Add to a large pitcher, bowl, or measuring cup.
- Boil five cups of water, then pour it over the apricot paste. Add ½ cup sugar. Stir and allow the paste to soften and partially dissolve in the hot water for approximately one hour.
- Pour qamar al-din into a pitcher and taste to see if it needs more sugar. Once satisfied with the taste, refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, add ice cubes to a tall glass, then pour chilled apricot nectar into the glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. You can also serve it as is!
Notes
- Similar to orange juice, some prefer their apricot nectar with pulp and some prefer it pulp-free. If this is you, simply strain the apricot mixture through a fine mesh strainer after blending it.
- If you find the juice to be too strong, simply dilute it with additional cold water.
- Some people like to garnish their drink with roasted pine nuts for added texture and a hint of nuttiness. I prefer mine without.
- The sugar can be adjusted based on your preference. I added ½ cup of sugar but you can add up to 1 cup or as little as ⅓ cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Glass | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Sodium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g
