Tufahije
Tufahije (singular: tufahija) is a Bosnian dessert made of walnut-stuffed apples poached in sugar water. It is very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, North Macedonia and Croatia.
 Tufahija with whipped cream | |
| Type | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Region or state | Balkans |
| Main ingredients | Walnuts, apples, water, sugar |
The Bulgarian pechani yabalki are also stuffed with walnuts, but are usually baked, not poached.[1]
Etymology
The word tufahija comes from Ottoman Turkish tuffāḥa (تفاحة) 'apple', itself borrowed from Arabic.
Serving
Tufahije is served in large glasses with their own glazed syrup and whipped cream on top.[2] It's usually accompanied by coffee.[3]
See also
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References
- Mike Benayoun, "Bulgaria: Pechani Yabalki", 196 flavors
- "Tufahije". Balkan Lunch Box (in Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, and English). 1 June 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- Šćepanović, Zlatko (1 March 2014). "Tufahije - recept za bosanske tufahije". Bašta Balkana (in Serbo-Croatian and Serbian). Retrieved 3 August 2017.
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