Pekmez
砂糖不使用の究極の甘み！ブドウを煮詰めた濃厚な糖蜜
Description
A natural sweetener loved in Turkey since ancient times, made by boiling down grapes or mulberries into a thick syrup.
Classification: For Everyone,Sweetener,Grape Molasses
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How to use
Ingredients
- Grapes
- White earth(for processing)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Extract juice from high-sugar autumn grapes by foot-stomping or pressing.
- Mix a little 'white earth for pekmez (calcium carbonate)' into the juice, heat, let impurities settle, and extract the clear supernatant (also reduces acidity).
- Transfer clear juice to a wide pot, simmer for hours while stirring. Done when moisture evaporates, leaving a rich, dark syrup-like thickness and sweetness.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Rich fruit sweetness and depth
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kuromitsu or Maple syrup
Pairing
Tahini and Bread
Trivia
[For Everyone] A versatile syrup supporting Ottoman sweetness before sugar became widespread. Rich in iron and minerals, drunk as a specific remedy to prevent winter colds.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Mix tahini and pekmez 1:1 to make 'Tahin Pekmez', spread generously on bread, and eat for breakfast!
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