Sulakyurt Pekmez
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Sulakyurt Pekmez

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A completely natural type of molasses obtained from grapes grown in the vineyards of Sulakyurt. It is one of the traditional winter energy sources of Kırıkkale province.

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Produced in autumn during the grape harvest season, Sulakyurt molasses is concentrated by boiling for long hours in large cauldrons. In Kırıkkale cuisine, it is consumed mixed with tahini or used as a natural sweetener in desserts. You can visit the Harita section to examine the geographical layout of the agricultural areas.

Ingredients

  • 50 kg fresh grapes
  • 1 handful of molasses clay (white soil)
  • Water (for washing)
  • Wood fire (for boiling)
  • Large boiling cauldron

Preparation

  1. Wash the grapes thoroughly and crush them to extract the juice.
  2. Add molasses clay to the juice for clarification and let it rest.
  3. Transfer the strained clear juice into large copper cauldrons.
  4. Boil over a wood fire for hours until it reaches a thick consistency, then fill into jars.

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