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.

Tufahije
Tufahija with whipped cream
TypeDessert
Place of originBosnia and Herzegovina
Region or stateBalkans
Main ingredientsWalnuts, apples, water, sugar

The Bulgarian pechani yabalki are also stuffed with walnuts, but are usually baked, not poached.[1]

Serving

Tufahije is served in large glasses with their own glazed syrup and whipped cream on top.[2] It's usually accompanied by Bosnian coffee.[3]

  • Tufahije served with cherry on the top
    Tufahije served with cherry on the top
  • Tufahija from Mostar
    Tufahija from Mostar
  • Tufahija served with soup and meat loaf
    Tufahija served with soup and meat loaf

See also
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References
  1. Mike Benayoun, "Bulgaria: Pechani Yabalki", 196 flavors
  2. "Tufahije". Balkan Lunch Box (in Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian, and English). 1 June 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  3. 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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