Pekmez (Turkish fruit molasses)

grape molasses

Pekmez is a thick syrup made by boiling grape, mulberry, or carob juice until concentrated. Its natural sugars allow it to be stored for a long time, and it is used as a sweetener. It is eaten at breakfast mixed with tahini.

Where It’s Used

“Mix the pekmez with tahini and serve it spread on bread for breakfast.”

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