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A traditional winter dessert where dried apples and pears (kak) collected from Yigilca orchards meet the hazelnuts of the region.
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Fındıklı kak is a century-old recipe developed in Yigilca homes to prevent wasting fruits. Hazelnuts, which have an important place in Duzce agriculture, are roasted and added onto dried fruits cooked in a compote consistency. It is served in old inns in the district center and traditional dining spots marked on the Map.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of dried apple kak
- 1 cup of dried pear kak
- 1 cup of roasted Yigilca hazelnuts
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups of drinking water
Preparation
- Dried apple and pear kaks are washed with plenty of water to remove dust.
- Water, dried fruits and a cinnamon stick are put into a pot and boiled until the fruits are soft.
- Sugar is added to the softened fruits and left to thicken over low heat for another 10 minutes.
- The dessert taken from the stove is cooled, divided into serving bowls and sprinkled with plenty of crushed roasted hazelnuts.
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