Sweet couscous with dried fruits and nuts

Ingredients:

• 2 and 1/3 cups of water
• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 2.5 tbsp. (approximately 450 g) couscous
• 0.5 cup chopped roasted almonds
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, dried apricots, and cherries. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the couscous and remove from the heat. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the couscous steam until it absorbs all the liquid, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Fluff the couscous with a fork to remove lumps. Add the almonds and toss to combine. Spread the couscous evenly on a baking sheet to cool completely, about 10 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a container, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil to moisten it, and serve.