Tufahije

Tufahije

Tufahija with whipped cream
Type Dessert
Place of origin Persia
Main ingredients Walnuts, apples, water, sugar
Cookbook: Tufahije  Media: Tufahije

Tufahije (singular: tufahija) are a Bosnian dessert made of walnut-stuffed apples stewed in water with sugar. It is very popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Serbia. Tufahije were introduced to the Balkans during Ottoman rule, although the dessert originated in Persia.

Etymology

The word tufahija has origins in the Arabic word tuffàh (Arabic: تفاحة), meaning apple.

Serving

Tufahije are served in large glasses with their own glazed syrup and whipped cream on top.

See also

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