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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥜 Nuts

Grape Molasses Pastry

How to order / say it
Say it Pekmezli Börek — [pehk-MEZ-lee buh-REHK]
Order I'd like the Pekmezli Börek, please.
Locally Pekmezli börek alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

Pastry filled with grape molasses and walnuts.

Why try it?

An Antalya sweet treat, Pekmezli Börek delivers the essence of the region's rich agricultural past, reflecting its vine and nut culture.

How it tastes

Expect a perfect harmony of nutty sweetness and flaky, buttery pastry that leaves a lasting impression, often enjoyed with tea.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Pekmezli Börek developed in the late 19th century, showcasing the abundance of grapes and nuts. It became an essential part of local festive gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🍯 100 g grape molasses
  • 🥜 50 g walnuts
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🫒 50 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour with water and butter to form dough.
  2. 2 Roll out dough and spread with grape molasses.
  3. 3 Sprinkle chopped walnuts over molasses.
  4. 4 Fold and bake until golden brown.

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