Turkish Fruit Butter

Turkish fruit butter, also known as ‘Meyve Pekmezi’ in Turkish, is a traditional sweet spread made from cooked fruits and sugar. It is commonly enjoyed for breakfast in Turkey and is known for its rich flavor and smooth texture.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.

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Turkish Fruit Butter

Cooking Method: Simmering Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Breakfast, Dessert, Spread Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Mixed fruits (e.g., apples, pears, quince, figs)
• 300 gram Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the mixed fruits.
2. In a large pot, combine the fruits, sugar, lemon juice, and water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the fruits are soft and the mixture has thickened.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool for 30 minutes.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
7. Pour the fruit butter into sterilized jars and let it cool completely before sealing.
8. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy on toast, pancakes, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Sugars 25g

Protein 0.5g1%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.