Isparta’s regional archive records raisin hoşaf with cloves, sweetened with sugar or pekmez. This small-batch version uses sugar and a gently sweet liquid.
Üzüm Hoşafı — Recipe Card
Chilled raisin compote with cloves
Makes 6 servings · Makes 6 small bowls; divide both fruit and liquid evenly.US cup = 240 ml · tablespoon = 15 ml · teaspoon = 5 ml. Cup and weight conversions are approximate. Australian cooks: use a 15 ml measuring tablespoon.
Ingredient quantities and servings are scaled. Cooking times, pan sizes, frying oil depth, and temperatures stay the same; cook larger batches as needed.
Ingredients
How to make Üzüm Hoşafı
Rinse
Pick over the raisins, discard stems and rinse under running water. Drain.
Simmer
Bring raisins and water to a boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and add the 4 cloves. Simmer another 10 minutes until the fruit is tender. Remove all cloves.
Chill
Transfer to shallow heatproof containers. Let steam subside for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at 4°C (40°F) or below within 2 hours of cooking, or 1 hour above 32°C (90°F). Chill for at least 2 hours and serve fruit and liquid together.
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A few helpful kitchen notes
Ingredients
Use plain seedless raisins and whole cloves, without flavoured coatings or spice blends. The listed ingredients support vegan and gluten-free labels; check substitutions.
Sweetness
The raisins contribute sweetness too. This version uses 100 g sugar; it is a chilled compote, not a preserving syrup.
How to store and reheat Üzüm Hoşafı
Keep covered at 4°C (40°F) or below and use within 2 days. Serve with a clean spoon and return the remaining compote to the refrigerator promptly.
Üzüm Hoşafı: questions and answers
Do I strain it?
No. Divide the plump raisins and their cooking liquid between the bowls.
Can I omit cloves?
Yes, omit the 4 cloves and keep all other quantities and timings unchanged.
