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Nardenk Sauce

Name: Nardenk Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 cup Pomegranate juice; 2 Tart apples; 2 tbsp Grape molasses; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 0.25 tsp Salt

A tart Turkish pomegranate and sour apple reduction used as a bright condiment for meat, salads, and cheese plates.

Easy⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 8~80 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

10 min prep 45 min cook

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Timeline

Total 55 min

Prep10 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

8 servings

Quick:

3 cup(~600 ml) Pomegranate juice
2 Tart apples
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Grape molasses
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Grate the apples and place them in a pot with the pomegranate juice.
2
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and skim the foam.
10 min
10:00
3
Add the molasses and salt, then thicken over low heat.
35 min
35:00
4
Add the lemon juice and cook for 5 more minutes.
5 min
05:00
5
Strain the sauce, transfer to a glass jar, and cool.

💡 Tip: Remove the sauce from the heat when it coats the spoon; it thickens further as it cools.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Use alongside grilled vegetables, arugula salad, or legume plates.

Nutrition (per serving)

~80

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 0%Carbs 100%Fat 0%

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.

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FAQ

How many servings does Nardenk Sauce make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Nardenk Sauce take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 55 minutes in total.
Is Nardenk Sauce difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Nardenk Sauce have?
Approximately 80 kcal per serving. Protein: 0g, carbs: 20g, fat: 0g.
Is Nardenk Sauce allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
How many ingredients does Nardenk Sauce need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.

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Instructions

Grate the apples and place them in a pot with the pomegranate juice.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and skim the foam.

10 min

10:00

Add the molasses and salt, then thicken over low heat.

35 min

35:00

Add the lemon juice and cook for 5 more minutes.

5 min

05:00

Strain the sauce, transfer to a glass jar, and cool.

FAQ

How many servings does Nardenk Sauce make?

This recipe serves 8.

How long does Nardenk Sauce take?

Prep 10 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 55 minutes in total.

Is Nardenk Sauce difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Nardenk Sauce have?

Approximately 80 kcal per serving. Protein: 0g, carbs: 20g, fat: 0g.

Is Nardenk Sauce allergen-free?

Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.

How many ingredients does Nardenk Sauce need?

This recipe needs 5 ingredients.

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