Seb Ka Murraba (Apple Preserve)

Ingredients:

675gms medium apples
• 2tsp. eating lime powder
• 5 cups water
• 4 cups sugar
• 21/2 cups water
• 2tbsp rose water
• silver paper (varak)

Preparation:

• Wash the apples and slice the tops and bottoms off, then prick the whole apple all over using fork.
• Mix the eating lime powder and water and soak the apples in this mixture for 30 minutes. Rinse the apples in cold running water several times and dry them completely.
• Make the one string syrup gently and add apples.
• Continue cooking until the syrup is thick and apples are completely cooked.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Serve each apple with a little syrup and rose water.
• Cover each apple with a piece of silver paper.
• Store the apples in an airtight container.