Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Kaymakli Elma Kompostosu (Poached Apples with Whipped Cream)
Apples and chilled heavy cream come together in this Turkish dessert, simmered on the stove. It's finished with tablespoon of the syrup.
25 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · 25 min total
- easy
- 1
Place sugar and water in a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- 2
Insert 4 cloves in a ring around the top of each apple. Place apples side by side in the pan and baste with the syrup.
- 3
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, basting occasionally, 15 minutes, or until apples are tender.
- 4
Let cool in syrup. Serve in individual dishes. Pile whipped cream in the center of each apple. Top with a tablespoon of the syrup.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



