Mixed Compote with Pekmez (Fruit in syrup with boiled grape-juice)

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Mixed Compote with Pekmez (Fruit in syrup with boiled grape-juice) (Pekmezli Karışık Hoşaf)

IngredientsMeasureAmount
Dried plumb6 pieces35 grams
Dried apple18 slices40 grams
Dried pear18 slices35 grams
Dried grape1/4 water glass40 grams
Water7 water glasses1400 grams
Pekmez2/5 water glass

100 grams

Preparation

Wash the fruit, remain it in the water for half a day. Cook it together with the wetting water for about 30 minutes until the fruit gets soft. Add pekmez, cook for 5 minutes more and finish.

Servings: 8

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Energy115 cal
Protein0,7 g
Oil 0,1 g
Carbohydrates29,3 g
Calcium80 mg
Iron2,62 mg
Phosphorus21 mg
Zinc0 mg
Sodium13 mg
VitaminA 95 iu
Thiamine0,04 mg
Riboflavin0,04 mg
Niacin0,74 mg
Vitamin C1 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Regional Characteristics:

It is usually cooked in the regions in winter season, where fruit is intensively planted. It is consumed with pilaf (rice), pies and cookies. It is called "Kifaye".