Ayva Tatlisi

Name: Ayva Tatlisi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 quinces, halved; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 6 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 cup clotted cream; 2 tbsp pistachios, crushed

A classic Turkish dessert of poached quinces slow-cooked in sugar syrup until tender and rich ruby red. Served chilled with thick clotted cream and crushed pistachios.

85 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

TurkishDessertStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 quinces, halved
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup clotted cream
2 tbsp pistachios, crushed

Instructions

1

Rub 2 halved quinces halves with 2 tbsp lemon juice to prevent browning during preparation.
2

Arrange 2 halved quinces hollow side up in a wide pot along with 6 whole cloves and 1 cinnamon stick.
3

Spoon 1 cup granulated sugar into each quince hollow and pour 2 cups water around the base.
4

Cover pot and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes until quinces turn deep red and tender.
5

Cool completely, then top each half with 1/2 cup clotted cream and 2 tbsp crushed pistachios.

Questions

Can I make Ayva Tatlisi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup clotted cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Ayva Tatlisi keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Ayva Tatlisi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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