Hoşaf Turkish Dried Fruit Compote

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Plump dried apricots, prunes and raisins in a lightly spiced syrup, served well chilled. Makes 6 servings in about 8 hr 55 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 40 min

Cooling 8 hr

Total 8 hr 55 min

Servings 6

Diet Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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servings

1 cup (150 g)dried apricots
3 ½ oz (100 g)pitted prunes
⅓ cup (50 g)raisins
6 ⅓ cups (1500 ml)water
¾ cup (150 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice

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Instructions

Rinse the apricots, prunes and raisins and soak in the water for 4 hours or overnight.
Pour into a pot with the soaking water and add the cinnamon stick.
Bring to a simmer and cook gently 30 minutes until the fruit is plump and tender.
Add the sugar and stir until dissolved, then simmer 5 minutes more.
Stir in the lemon juice, cool and discard the cinnamon.
Chill at least 4 hours and serve cold in bowls with the liquid.

Tips

Soak the fruit so it cooks evenly.
Adjust the sugar to taste.
Add a few walnuts for crunch.
Good with pilaf or a main meal.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make hoşaf turkish dried fruit compote?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, plus 8 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 servings.

How should I store hoşaf turkish dried fruit compote?

Refrigerate in a covered container up to 5 days.

Can I make hoşaf turkish dried fruit compote ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Hoşaf is a Turkish chilled compote of dried fruit simmered in sweetened water and served with its liquid. Serve it with pilaf or a main meal.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

223 Calories / serving

0.2g Fat

58.2g Carbs

1.5g Protein

49.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~1338 cal · 1g fat · 349g carbs · 9g protein · 298g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.