Mid-East Pilaf

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 tablespoon brown sugar
 * 2/3 cup cashew bits or halves
 * 1/3 cup raisins
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 cup chopped dried apricots
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
 * 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
 * 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 1/3 cup apple juice

Directions
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with brown sugar 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Add cashews and raisins; saute 2 to 3 minutes until nuts begin to brown and raisins plump. Add rice, apricots, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, cardamon and cloves. Stir in apple juice. Heat thoroughly and serve.