Dried Fruits

Dried fruits are fruits that have had most of their water removed, leaving them chewy, concentrated in flavour and easy to keep in the pantry. They are commonly eaten on their own as a snack, served with nuts when guests visit, or added to breakfast cereals, oats and yoghurt. Many home cooks also use them in cakes, biscuits and other sweets, and some add them to rice dishes and stews for a touch of sweetness. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, dried fruits are sold by the kilo, so you can take as much or as little as you need. As a package-free shop, Dekenet Al Nes encourages customers to bring their own jars, bags or containers to fill, helping to cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.