İncir Uyutması (Fig Dessert ) is one of Anatolia’s flavorful desserts that has left a delightful taste on tables throughout history. This traditional dessert is prepared by softening dried figs in warm milk, resulting in a lightly sweet, dense texture that delights the palate. When the natural sweetness of figs combines with the creamy texture of milk, Fig Dessert offers a nutritious and light dessert alternative. Its preparation is quite easy, making it a practical choice especially for guests, and it’s one of the unique flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine. Offering a nostalgic taste with every bite, Fig Dessert brightens up the table with a delightful flavor fest.
Fig Dessert, both practical and delicious, is a dessert that is easy to make. Here’s the step-by-step recipe:
İncir Uyutması Ingredients:
2.5 cups of milk
8 dried figs
Hot water
İncir Uyutması Instructions:
First, put the dried figs in hot water and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes. This process will soften the figs.
Then, remove the figs from the water, drain, and chop them into small pieces.
Take 2.5 cups of milk in a saucepan and place it on the stove.
When the milk starts to warm up, add the chopped figs.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the figs soften and dissolve into the milk.
Once the figs are completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a thick consistency, remove from the heat.
Divide the prepared fig dessert into bowls or pour it into a serving dish.
Optionally, garnish with walnuts or hazelnuts.
You can serve the fig dessert at room temperature or chilled from the refrigerator.
Enjoy your meal!