APPLE PRESERVES WITH CARDAMOM

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This apple compote with cardamom is a welcome addition to the Rosh Hashana table. Some Iraqi Jews substitute rose water for the cardamom. After the prayer over the new fruit of the year, they eat a symbolic spoonful of the sweet preserves.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories jams, jellies and preserves, side dish

Time 50m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 tart apples, like Granny Smiths, cored, peeled and quartered
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom or 3 whole pods, smashed

Steps:

Place apples in a medium heavy pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water, plus other remaining ingredients. Bring to a slow simmer for about a half-hour or until apples are soft.
Remove from heat and cover pan for 20 minutes. Serve immediately or transfer to a jar with a lid. Refrigerated, apples will keep for at least a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 246, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1 milligram, Sugar 58 grams