Applemus

Ingredients:

• 4 apples
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• pinch saffron (optional)
• 2 tsp. rosewater (optional)

Method:

1. Peel, core, and slice apples.
2. Bring water to a boil and add apple slices.
3. Cook until soft and then strain, reserving liquid.
4. Chop apples into small pieces and set aside.
5. Grind almonds well and place in a bowl.
6. Add the liquid that the apples were cooked in and allow to steep for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Pour through a fine sieve into a pan with the apples.
8. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until thick.
9. Serve hot.