Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı

Kuru Kayısı Tatlısı is a cherished Turkish dessert featuring dried apricots poached in a fragrant lemon-sugar syrup, then stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese and garnished with chopped pistachios. This delightful treat offers a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, making it a perfect ending to any meal or a festive addition to gatherings.

Ingredients

• For the Poached Apricots:

  • 9 oz (250g) soft dried apricots (preferably Turkish)

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 2 scant cups (15 oz) hot water

• For the Filling:

  • 4 1/2 oz (heaping 1/2 cup) whole milk ricotta cheese

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped unsalted pistachios

Directions

1. Prepare the Syrup:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and hot water. Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.

   • Add the lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil.

   • Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes to slightly thicken the syrup.

2. Poach the Apricots:

   • Add the dried apricots to the syrup and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until they become plump and tender.

   • Remove the apricots from the syrup and set aside to cool.

   • Continue simmering the syrup until it thickens to a light, pourable consistency.
     
     

3. Stuff the Apricots:

   • Once the apricots have cooled, gently slit them open and remove the pit.

   • Fill each apricot with a spoonful of ricotta cheese, slightly overstuffing them.

   • Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the ricotta filling.

4. Serve:

   • Arrange the stuffed apricots on a serving platter.

   • Drizzle the reduced syrup over the apricots.

   • Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

• Calories: Approximately 127 kcal

• Protein: 2.4g

• Fat: 2.7g

• Carbohydrates: 25.5g

• Sodium: 11.3mg

• Sugar: 22.7g

• Fiber: 1.8g

• Vitamin A: 820.1 IU

• Calcium: 36.5mg

• Iron: 0.7mg