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Turkish Stuffed Poached Apricots: A Sweet Delight Recipe!

Turkish Stuffed Poached Apricots are a delightful dessert made with tender poached apricots filled with a sweet mixture of walnuts, coconut, and raisins, drizzled with honey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup honey

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the dried apricots. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the apricots are plump and tender. Remove from heat and let cool in the syrup for about 30 minutes.
  3. While the apricots are cooling, prepare the filling by mixing together the chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, raisins, and almond extract in a bowl until well combined.
  4. Carefully remove the apricots from the syrup and gently open them to create a pocket for the filling. Stuff each apricot with the walnut mixture.
  5. Drizzle the stuffed apricots with honey and serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, serve with a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the filling.
  • You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different texture and taste.

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