Moroccan-Style Apricot-Almond Couscous Pudding
Sweet and fragrant, this North African-inspired dessert blends fluffy couscous, dried apricots, toasted almonds, and honey, all gently simmered in one pot. Easy and exotic for any campsite.
Equipment
- Small pot
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and honey to a boil.
- Add couscous, apricots, and half the almonds. Stir, cover, and remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm, sprinkled with remaining almonds.
- Drizzle extra honey if desired.
Notes
This pudding is light, quick, and packs down small for any car camping trip. Toast almonds in the pot first for extra flavor if you have time.