Iraqi Apple Preserve

1. Peel, cut in half and core the apples and drop them in a bowl of water with 3/4 of the lemon juice to prevent them from browning.

2. Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water with the remaining lemon juice, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until very thick.

3. Drain the apples and drop them into the syrup.

4. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until tender and the syrup has become thick again.

5. Add the rose water and cook, stirring, for a moment more.

6. Lift out the apples and place them in a serving bowl or in jars. Pour the syrup over the apples.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	0.4382 g
Protein	0.6986 g
Carbohydrates	706.9233 g
Energy	2817.8808 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.0236 g
Water	454.9845 g
Aspartic acid	0.175 g
Calcium, Ca	120.6483 mg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	72.9858 g
Fiber, total dietary	6.1237 g
Carotene, beta	67.6325 g
Niacin	0.2319 mg
Vitamin A, RAE	7.5442 g
Arginine	0.015 g
Riboflavin	0.0659 mg
Glutamic acid	0.0625 g
Sodium, Na	27.5283 mg
Total lipid (fat)	0.4382 g
Manganese, Mn	0.3985 mg
Fructose	14.75 g
Proline	0.015 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.0615 g
Sucrose	673.0543 g
Choline, total	8.7252 mg
Sugars, total	693.9647 g
Serine	0.025 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	0.0076 g
Vitamin B-6	0.106 mg
Selenium, Se	0.0177 g
Ash	1.7988 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.0179 g
Pantothenic acid	0.1609 mg
Phenylalanine	0.015 g
Copper, Cu	0.1463 mg
Betaine	0.25 mg
Thiamin	0.0443 mg
Methionine	0.0025 g
Iron, Fe	2.8178 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	706.9233 g
Phosphorus, P	34.94 mg
Folate, total	7.9858 g
Alanine	0.0275 g
Valine	0.03 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.1103 g
Glycine	0.0225 g
Carotene, alpha	0.0442 g
Glucose (dextrose)	6.075 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 14:0	0.0025 g
Zinc, Zn	0.3046 mg
Isoleucine	0.015 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.1314 g
Leucine	0.0325 g
Vitamin A, IU	135.9717 IU
Folate, DFE	7.9858 g
Tryptophan	0.0025 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	13.8408 mg
Phytosterols	30 mg
Starch	0.125 g
Tyrosine	0.0025 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	5.5 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.0717 g
Histidine	0.0125 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.018 g
Threonine	0.015 g
Folate, food	7.9858 g
Cryptoxanthin, beta	28.3833 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.4566 mg
Magnesium, Mg	31.06 mg
Lysine	0.03 g
Potassium, K	468.8617 mg
Cystine	0.0025 g
Fluoride, F	8.25 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Rose water	2 tablespoons	0	0	0
Sugar	3.33 cups	2686.6	671.9867	0
Lemon	1	1.2808	0.4116	0.0132
Apple	2	130	34.525	0.425
Water	1 cup	0	0	0