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Name: Authentic Haft Mewa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup dried prunes, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup dried figs, quartered; 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered; 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped; 4 cups water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)