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Sweet & Spicy Couscous Dessert
2 c HODGSON MILL WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS
3 c water
1 3/4 c raisins
boiling water to cover
2 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
4 Tbsp. slivered blanched almonds
1/2 c chopped dried apricots
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
salt to taste
3 Tbsp. honey
2 oranges, peeled, white membranes removed, chopped
Place the Couscous in a bowl and pour in the 3 cups water. Let sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
Place the raisins in a bowl and pour on boiling water to cover. Let sit 15 minutes, then drain and retain the soaking water. Add water to measure 2 cups.
Heat the butter in a heavy-bottomed, lidded saucepan, or in the bottom of a couscoussiere. Saute the onion over medium-low heat until it begins to turn golden. Add the raisins, almonds, dried apricots, spices, honey and soaking liquid from the raisins. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile run the Couscous between the palms of your hands, then place in the top part of the couscoussiere or in a steamer above the simmering sauce and steam 25-30 minutes. Transfer to a platter and toss with the sweet, spicy sauce and the oranges. Serve at once.
Makes 8 generous servings.