Dried Apricot Compote
Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine
Dried
Apricot Compote (Kuru Kayısı Hoşafı)
| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
| Dried apricot | 24 piece | 150 gr |
| Water | 7 1/2 cup | 1.5 kg |
| Sugar | 1 cup | 180 gr |
Preparation
Soak apricots
in water overnight. Simmer in same 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.
Servings:
6
Nutritional
Value
(in approximately one serving)
| Energy | 161 cal |
| Protein | 1,3 g |
| Fat | 0,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41,5 g |
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Iron | 1,4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2725 iu |
| Thiamine | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0,03 mg |
| Niacin | 0,83 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Regional Characteristics:
It is a kind of
compote served usually with pilaf or börek. Prunes and dried raisins can be
used instead of apricots. It can be served with blanched almonds or pistachionuts.