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Easy 30 min~268 kcal 2/10
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Gasefe
An Erzincan dried apricot dessert simmered briefly, then finished with butter, walnuts, and a light syrup.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~320 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 18 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the dessert
- 350 g Dried apricots
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Water
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
For the sauce
- 45 g Butter
For serving
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Walnut kernels
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the dried apricots, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, and drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Boil the water and granulated sugar in a small pot.
- 3
Add the apricots to the syrup and cook for 10 minutes, until tender.
10 min10:00 - 4
Transfer the apricots to a serving plate and thicken the remaining syrup in the pot for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Melt the butter in a small pan and drizzle it over the apricots.
- 6
Sprinkle with walnut kernels and cinnamon, then serve warm.
💡 Tip: If you use sun-dried apricots, reduce the sugar; dark apricots already give a more concentrated sweetness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve gasefe warm with optional plain ice cream without kaymak or plain Turkish coffee.
Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
5
g protein
45
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 55%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Gasefe make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Gasefe take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Gasefe difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Gasefe have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 45g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Gasefe contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Gasefe need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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