Couscous With Dates, Raisins, And Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Couscous
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 orange, using the grated orange peel and then juice of that orange
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package near east instant original couscous
Topping
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.
Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.