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Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces

Name: Nevşehir Ayva Dolması
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 82 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 4 adet Ayva; 300 gr Dana kıyma; 0.75 su bardağı Pirinç; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 2 yemek kaşığı Kuş üzümü; 2 yemek kaşığı Tereyağı; 3 yemek kaşığı Üzüm pekmezi; 2 su bardağı Sıcak su; 0.25 çay kaşığı Tarçın; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 1 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 1 su bardağı Yoğurt

Quinces are hollowed, filled with minced beef, rice, onion, currants, and spices, then simmered in a light molasses broth.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 4~410 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

30 min prep 45 min cook 7 min rest

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Total 1 h 22 min

Prep30 min
Resting/Marinating7 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the dolma

4 pcs Quinces

For the filling

300 g Minced beef
0.8 glass(~160 ml) Rice
1 pcs Onion
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

For cooking

3 tbsp(~45 ml) Grape molasses
2 glass(~400 ml) Hot water

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

For serving

1 glass(~200 ml) Yogurt

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Instructions

1
Wash the quinces, cut off the top caps, and hollow them with a spoon.
2
Soak the rice and currants in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min
10:00
3
Finely dice the onion and soften it in butter for 4 minutes.
4 min
04:00
4
Mix the minced beef, rice, currants, onion, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
5
Fill the quinces with the mixture and close them with their caps.
6
Arrange the quinces in a pot and add the molasses and hot water from the side.
7
Cook over low heat for 38 minutes, until the quinces are tender.
38 min
38:00
8
Rest the stuffed quinces for 7 minutes and serve with yogurt.
7 min
07:00

💡 Tip: Do not cut the quince bases too thin; trimming just enough for them to stand upright keeps them stable in the pot.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Plate the stuffed quinces with their molasses cooking liquid and serve with plain yogurt and fine bulgur pilaf.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~410

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 19%Carbs 51%Fat 30%

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

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 Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 7 minutes of passive resting; 82 minutes in total.
Is Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 52g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

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Instructions

Wash the quinces, cut off the top caps, and hollow them with a spoon.

Soak the rice and currants in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.

10 min

10:00

Finely dice the onion and soften it in butter for 4 minutes.

4 min

04:00

Mix the minced beef, rice, currants, onion, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.

Fill the quinces with the mixture and close them with their caps.

Arrange the quinces in a pot and add the molasses and hot water from the side.

Cook over low heat for 38 minutes, until the quinces are tender.

38 min

38:00

Rest the stuffed quinces for 7 minutes and serve with yogurt.

7 min

07:00

FAQ

How many servings does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces take?

Prep 30 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 7 minutes of passive resting; 82 minutes in total.

Is Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces have?

Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 52g, fat: 14g.

Which allergens does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Nevsehir Stuffed Quinces need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

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