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title: Ayva Tatlısı
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language: English
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  primary: Ayva Tatlısı
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  disambiguation: Ayva Tatlısı: Authentic Turkish quince dessert.  Sweet, aromatic, & perfect for autumn. Try this recipe!
  categories:
    - name: Gastronomy
      slug: gastronomi
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  tags:
    - fruitdessert
    - tukishsweet
    - ayvatatlısı
    - OttomanCuisine
    - Turkishcuisine
author: Nazlı Kemerkaya
created_at: 2025-03-26T11:57:55.757178+03:00
updated_at: 2025-04-17T10:30:11.375069+03:00
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# Ayva Tatlısı

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*Ayva tatlısı* is a traditional fruit dessert from Turkish cuisine, typically enjoyed during the autumn and winter months. It is generally prepared by halving quinces and removing their seeds. In this dessert, the seeds and peels of the quince are also added to the cooking water to help create a natural jelly-like texture and to contribute to the dessert’s distinctive pinkish hue. This unique color is achieved through a slow cooking process over low heat.

Common in cities such as [Bursa](/en/detay/bursa-2/llms.txt), which were historically influenced by Ottoman palace cuisine, *ayva tatlısı* is sometimes baked after cooking, with the hollowed fruit filled with clotted cream (*kaymak*) and walnuts. It [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) be served plain or garnished with cream or ice cream. Aromatic ingredients such as cloves or cinnamon [may](/en/detay/may-748395/llms.txt) be added during cooking to enhance the flavor. With its seasonal ingredients and rich presentation, *ayva tatlısı* is considered one of the iconic desserts of traditional Turkish cuisine.

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### **Ayva Tatlısı Recipe**

#### **Ingredients**

- 3 medium-sized quinces
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups water
- 4 cloves
- 200 grams clotted cream (*kaymak*)
- 200 grams walnut halves or pieces

#### **Preparation**

Wash the quinces, then cut them in half, peel them, and remove the seeds. Set aside the peels and a few seeds. Place the quince halves in a large pot with the cut sides facing up. Pour approximately half a cup of sugar into each quince half. Add the reserved peels and seeds to the pot, then add the cloves and water. Cover the pot if desired and simmer over low heat for about 2 to 2.5 hours, until the quinces become tender and take on a rosy color.

Once cooked, transfer the quinces to a baking tray and fill their centers with *kaymak*. Bake in a preheated oven until the tops are slightly browned. Serve warm or [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) room temperature, garnished with walnuts and [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) additional spoonful of *kaymak* if desired.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Lezzet. “Ayva Tatlısı.” Lezzet Web Sitesi. Son erişim: 26 Mart 2025. Erişim adresi.T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı. “Ayva Tatlısı.” Turkish Cuisine Week. Son erişim: 26 Mart 2025. https://turkishcuisineweek.com/tr/ayva-tatlisi Türkiye Kültür Portalı. “Ayva Tatlısı - Bursa.” Türkiye Kültür Portalı Web Sitesi. Son erişim: 26 Mart 2025. https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/bursa/neyenir/ayva-tatlisi