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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾56gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts 🥛 Dairy

Stuffed Apricots

How to order / say it
Say it Kayısı Tatlısı — [kah-yih-SU tah-tluh-SUH]
Order I'd like the Stuffed Apricots, please.
Locally Kayısı Tatlısı alabilir miyim lütfen?
Say locally

A traditional dessert of apricots stuffed with nuts and whipped cream.

Why try it?

Kayısı Tatlısı is a unique celebration of the regional apricot orchards. It highlights the sweet, sun-ripened fruits of Cappadocia, emblematic of the area's agricultural bounty.

How it tastes

This dessert balances the natural sweetness of apricots with a creamy, nutty stuffing, offering a soft, luscious mouthfeel elevated by subtle floral notes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Stuffed Apricots emerged in the 19th century as a way to capitalize on the abundant apricot harvest in central Anatolia. They became a beloved treat, preserving the flavors of summer through culinary craft.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 g dried apricots
  • 🥜 100 g walnuts
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 150 ml whipped cream
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 200 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Soak dried apricots in hot water until they soften.
  2. 2 Mix finely chopped walnuts with cinnamon and sugar.
  3. 3 Stuff each apricot with the walnut mixture.
  4. 4 Top with whipped cream and serve.

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