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Tufahija Poached Apples: Balkan Dessert with Walnut Cream

Poached apples, known as Tufahija, make a delightful finish to a Bosnian meal.

Chilled and topped with whipped cream, these apples are filled with a fragrant mix of walnuts and raisins that complements the fruit perfectly.

An apple corer or peeler speeds preparation and makes the process effortless.

This dessert is easy to prepare ahead and serves well chilled.

Bosnia Dessert

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Tufahija – Poached Apples

A charming and delicious dessert from Bosnia
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Bosnia
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4
Calories
610kcal
Author
International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apples any variety
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 lemon juice of
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  • Choose a saucepan large enough to hold all four apples in a single layer. Combine sugar and water in the pan, using enough liquid to fully cover the apples; increase quantities maintaining the same ratio if needed.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
  • Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Peel and core the apples, reserving the peels for later use.
  • Place the prepared apples into the simmering syrup and cook until tender, about 10 minutes depending on the apple variety.
  • Remove the apples from the syrup and allow them to cool.
  • Add the reserved apple peels back to the syrup and simmer until the liquid reduces by about half, concentrating the flavor.
  • Strain out the peels and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  • Coarsely chop the walnuts and combine them with the raisins to make the filling.
  • Spoon the walnut-raisin mixture into the cored apples. Serve each apple with a drizzle of the cooled syrup and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
  • Enjoy the dessert chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 610kcal
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Carbohydrates: 132g
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Protein: 3g
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Fat: 12g