Khamas (Persian Dried Fruit Dessert)

Iranian fruit khamas served in a bowl with a spoon of powdered sugar

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Khamas (Persian Dried Fruit Dessert)

Khamas (Persian Dried Fruit Dessert) is a traditional Iranian recipe for a classic dessert or breakfast dish of rehydrated dried fruit served with sugar, salt and ground angelica seeds. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Iranian version of: Persian Dried Fruit Dessert (Khamas).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

25 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Additional Time:

(+over-night soaking)

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Dessert Recipes Iran Recipes

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This recipe comes from the Gilan Province of Iran. This is a traditional early spring dessert, making use of the previous year's store of dried fruit.

Ingredients:

250g dried cornelian cherries
250g dried sour cherries
250g dried apricots
250g dried plums
2 teaspoons salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp ground angelica seeds
600ml boiling water

Method:

Wash the dried fruit with warm water then mix together in a bowl. Sprinkle over the salt, ground angelica and sugar.

Pour over the boiling water then cover and set aside to soak over night at room temperature.

The following morning, store in your refrigerator until ready to serve.