Turkish Apricot Yogurt Dessert
Kayısı Tatlısı is a traditional Turkish dessert featuring dried apricots simmered in syrup until tender and sweet, then often served with a dollop of thick yogurt or clotted cream. The primary ingredients are dried apricots, sugar, water, and yogurt, with optional additions like walnuts or cinnamon. It originates from the Malatya region of Turkey, which is world-renowned for its high-quality apricots.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates due to the sugar syrup and natural fruit sugars, with a moderate amount of fat if served with full-fat yogurt or cream. It provides dietary fiber, potassium, and probiotics from the yogurt, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-300 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases Turkey's agricultural heritage, particularly Malatya's apricot production, and is a common treat during Ramadan and special occasions. Nutritionally, the combination of fruit and yogurt offers a balance of quick energy and gut-friendly probiotics, making it a more wholesome dessert option.
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