DRIED FRUIT COUSCOUS

INGREDIENTS
2 1/3 cups Water
1/2 cup Sugar
1 cup Dried Fruit (halved or chopped)
2 1/2 cups (about 1 lbs) Couscous
1 cup Nuts (chopped and toasted)
1/8 cup Olive Oil


PREPARATION

• In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, dried fruit. 
• Bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. 
• Stir in the couscous, and remove the pan from the heat. 
• Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid while couscous absorbs the liquid, about 7 minutes.
• Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. 
• Add the nuts and toss. 
• Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until cooled, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the couscous to a storage container, and refrigerate.
• If you choose, drizzle the couscous with 1/8 cup olive oil to moisten the couscous.

VARIATIONS
* 1/3 cup each - Cranberries, Cherries and Apricots; 1/2 cup each - Almonds, Hazelnuts
* 1/3 cup each - Dates, Figs and Golden Raisins; 1 cup - Walnuts
* 1/3 cup each - Pineapple, Golden Raisins, Cherries; 1 cup - Pecans
* 1/3 cup each - Apples, Peaches, Cranberries; 1 cup Walnuts

Prep Time: about 30 minutes
Servings: 2 - 6

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