Incir Tatlisi

Name: Incir Tatlisi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 12 dried figs, soaked; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup clotted cream or kaymak

Dried figs stuffed with walnuts and simmered gently in a light spiced syrup, topped with rich clotted cream.

45 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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

Ingredients

12 dried figs, soaked
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup clotted cream or kaymak

Instructions

1

Soak 12 dried figs in warm water for 15 minutes to soften, then drain and trim off the stems.
2

Pry open the top of each fig to create an opening and stuff with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
3

Arrange the stuffed figs in a single layer in a wide saucepan.
4

Sprinkle 1/2 cup granulated sugar over the figs, then add 1 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 tsp lemon juice to the pan.
5

Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until the figs are tender and syrup thickens.
6

Remove from heat, let cool completely, and serve topped with 1/4 cup clotted cream or kaymak.

Questions

Can I make Incir Tatlisi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup clotted cream or kaymak. 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 Incir Tatlisi keep?

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

Can I halve or double Incir 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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