Kuru Kayisi Hosafi

(Apricot Hoshaf)

Ingredients

Measure

Amount

Dried apricots 24 medium size 150 g
Sugar 3/4 cup+ 2 1/2 tablespoons 180 g
Water 6 cups 1 1/2 lt

Ingredients

Soak apricots in water overnight. Simmer insame liquid for 30 minutes in a saucepan. Add sugar. stir slowly until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool. Serve chilled in individual bowls or cups.

6 servings

Nutritive Value (Approx. per serving) :

Energy 161 cal
Protein 1.3 g
Fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrate 41.5 g
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 1.40 mg
Phosphorus 27 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Vitamin A 2715 iu
Thiamin (B1) - mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg
Niacin 0.83 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Cholesterol     0 mg

Regional Characteristics :

     It is a kind of compote served usually with pilaf or börek. Pruness and dried raisins can be used instead of apricots. It can be served with blacnhed almonds or pistachionuts.



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Eggs Legumes Salads Dessert Hoshafs Beverages Böreks, Mantis and Çöreks