# Apple-Anjeer Cups

> This naturally sweet dessert features a rich, reduced milk base infused with soft dried figs and aromatic cardamom. It is a wholesome, nourishing choice that brings simple comfort to your fasting days.

- Category: Snacks
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Time: 80 min · Serves 4 · Easy
- Per serving: 157 kcal · 8 g protein · 11 g carbs · 10 g fat
- Tags: Low Calorie, Calcium, Naturally Sweet
- Published: 2026-10-15
- Source: https://idyora.com/recipes/apple-anjeer-cups

## Ingredients

### For the Creamy Base
- 3 cup milk
- 8-10 medium dried figs, chopped
- 4 cardamom, crushed

### For the Toppings
- 2 medium apple, chopped
- ¼ cup almonds, chopped

## Method

1. **Reduce the Milk.** Pour 3 cups of milk into a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about half its original volume and thickens, which will take about 20-25 minutes.
2. **Infuse with Figs.** Add the 8-10 chopped dried figs and 4 crushed cardamom pods to the thickened milk. Continue to cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the figs soften and the milk thickens further into a rich, aromatic custard-like consistency.
3. **Cool and Assemble.** Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely for about 30 minutes until it reaches room temperature. Spoon the creamy fig base into serving cups, then top each with 2 chopped apples and 1/4 cup chopped almonds just before serving to keep the fruit crisp.

## Tips

- Ensure the milk is fully cooled before adding fresh apples to keep them crisp.
- Dried figs provide a natural sweetness and are a high plant source of fiber [1].
- Adding almonds can improve the overall quality of your diet [3].

## How to serve

Serve chilled in individual glass bowls for an elegant finish.

## Nutrients per serving

- Fibre: 0.8g
- Calcium: 237mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Sodium: 83mg
- Vitamin C: 0mg

## Why it's good for you

This dessert is a thoughtful way to include nutrient-dense ingredients in your diet. Dried figs are a major source of fiber and calcium [1]. Studies suggest that the soluble fiber in figs may help with weight management by supporting satiety [1]. Apples add a refreshing crunch and are rich in quercetin and pectin, a type of soluble fiber that supports digestive health [2]. Including fresh, whole apples in your diet is associated with improved cardiovascular parameters [2]. Almonds are a valuable addition as well; daily consumption has been shown to support healthy lipid profiles and improve insulin sensitivity in adults [3]. By choosing these whole-food ingredients, you are creating a dessert that is both satisfying and part of a balanced, mindful eating plan [4]. Always aim for a variety of fruits and nuts to ensure a diverse intake of plant-based nutrients throughout your week [4] [5].

## Sources

1. [Anjeer (Ficus carica Linn.): A famous fruit with distinct pharmacological properties: A review](https://doi.org/10.33545/2616454x.2023.v7.i1a.228) — Journal article, 2023
2. [Apples • The Nutrition Source](https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/food-features/apples/) — Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2018
3. [Daily Almond Consumption Reduces Insulin Resistance and Serum Cholesterol Levels in Overweight Asian Indian Adults with Cardiometabolic Risk – A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9194385/) — US National Institutes of Health, 2022
4. [Promoting a healthy diet for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region:](https://applications.emro.who.int/dsaf/emropub_2011_1274.pdf) — World Health Organization
5. [Food-based dietary guidelines of Arabic-speaking countries: a culturally congruent profile](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10260565/) — US National Institutes of Health