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Traditional Turkish dessert made with apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and pastry
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Apple kuraniye (60 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Apple kuraniye is a Turkish baked pastry or cookie filled with apples, walnuts and cinnamon. Recipes vary from home to home, but the filling is usually tucked into or enclosed by dough, then baked until fragrant and lightly golden.
The soft, warmly spiced fruit filling contrasts with a tender or crumbly pastry. In Turkey it is often served with tea as an afternoon treat or offered to guests; elsewhere, it makes an easy sweet alongside coffee or tea. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich pastry, with walnuts adding some fat and protein. For a lighter serving, have one small piece with unsweetened tea rather than pairing it with another dessert.
Selected: 100 g
230
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
34g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.9mg · 6% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 230 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.7:1).
Apple kuraniye is made by wrapping spiced apple filling in pastry dough and baking it. Cook grated apples with cinnamon until their moisture has mostly evaporated, cool the filling, then enclose it in the dough and bake until lightly golden. Walnuts are a common addition.
Apple kuraniye is a Turkish baked pastry sweet filled with apple, commonly flavored with cinnamon and sometimes walnuts. It is usually shaped as individual pieces, so it is easy to serve alongside tea or as a small dessert.
Apple kuraniye filling can leak when the pastry is overfilled, the dough has a tear, or the apple mixture is too wet. Cook off excess liquid, let the filling cool completely, and seal the dough edges firmly before baking.
Firm, flavorful apples with a little tartness work well in apple kuraniye because they keep their character after cooking. Very juicy apples can make the filling wet, so cook the grated fruit until excess moisture evaporates before adding it to the pastry.
To keep apple kuraniye from getting soggy, cook the apple filling until it is no longer watery and cool it before assembling. Let the baked pastries cool fully before storing them, since trapping steam in a container softens the pastry.
Yes, apple kuraniye freezes well after baking. Cool the pieces completely, separate them with baking paper, and store them in an airtight freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature and add any powdered sugar after thawing.
Store apple kuraniye in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once the pastries have cooled completely. Avoid sealing them while warm, because trapped steam softens the pastry. Add powdered sugar just before serving for a neater finish.
Yes, you can make apple kuraniye without walnuts. The filling will have less crunch and a milder nutty flavor, but the apples and cinnamon still provide plenty of flavor. Make sure the filling is not watery before wrapping it in the dough.
Apple kuraniye is usually baked as separate, hand-held pastries filled with cooked apple, while apple pie is typically assembled as a larger pie with a crust and apple filling. Recipes vary, but kuraniye is served in individual portions rather than sliced from a pie.
Apple kuraniye is commonly served with tea as a small pastry dessert. You can serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar; letting it cool first helps the filling set and keeps the pastry easier to handle.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.