Snacks & baking

Mürəbbə (muraba)

Whole-fruit preserve with fruit pieces kept intact in a thick, glossy syrup. It's served in small dishes with tea, especially during visits and celebrations.

1 h 20
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

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Ingredients

1 kg Quinces or apricots or plums (firm fruit)
800 g Caster sugar
1 l Water
1 Lemon (juice)

Spices & seasoning

1 tsp Cinnamon stick (optional)

Optional extras

2 Cloves

On the side

1 tasse Black tea to serve

Instructions

Wash the fruit, peel if needed, remove the stones and cut into even quarters.
Boil the water with the sugar in a large pan until you get a lightly golden, fluid syrup.
Add the fruit and lemon juice, then simmer gently for about 40 minutes, without stirring roughly so the pieces stay whole.
Add the cinnamon and cloves if using, then continue cooking until the syrup coats the spoon well.
Pour into sterilised jars while still hot, seal and leave to cool completely before storing in a cool place.