Ladies met for first Cook and Share of 2009. The recipe is a traditional Turkish dessert; Asure (Noah’s Pudding). It is a delicious dessert and very easy to make. In Turkey, most of women make this desert and share it with their neighbors and friends.

If you have never tried it, this is the opportunity that you can make it or would you prefer us to knock your door with a bowl of Noah’s Pudding in our hands?

Noah’s Pudding Recipe

Makes 30 servings for you and your neighbors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat
• 1 cup white beans
• 1 cup garbanzo beans
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup almonds
• 3/4 cup peanuts
• 12 dried apricots
• 5 1/2 cups sugar
• Water (enough to cover)
• Topping: walnuts, cinnamon

Preparation

• Soak wheat, white beans, garbanzo beans and almonds in water overnight.
• Boil the above ingredients; remove the outer shell or skin.
• Put all the ingredients above (steps 1-3) in a large pot and boil. Add peanuts and almonds (peeled and cut in half) at this point.
• Chop the apricot into small pieces; add to mixture along with sugar.
• Boil for 10-15 minutes.

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