Whole apples poached in sugar syrup until tender, filled with whipped cream and walnuts — an elegant Montenegrin dessert.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: glass dessert bowl
Garnishes: whipped cream, walnut pieces, cinnamon
Accompaniments: Turkish coffee
Instructions
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1
Peel and core apples, keeping them whole. Rub with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Make syrup: dissolve sugar in water with cinnamon stick and remaining lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
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3
Add apples to simmering syrup. Poach 15-20 min until tender but still holding shape.
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4
Remove apples carefully. Reduce syrup by half until thick and glossy.
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5
Fill apple centers with whipped cream. Top with chopped walnuts.
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6
Drizzle reduced syrup around and over the apples. Serve at room temperature.
Did You Know?
Tufahije is considered the test dessert for aspiring Montenegrin pastry cooks — perfectly poaching the apples without them collapsing requires precise timing.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- apple corer
- piping bag (optional)
Garnishing
whipped cream, walnut pieces, cinnamon
Accompaniments
Turkish coffee
The Story Behind Tufahije
Tufahije is a legacy of Ottoman confectionery in the Balkans, where poached fruit desserts were prized for their elegance. In Montenegro, it became a special-occasion dessert, often served at weddings and holiday feasts. The contrast of warm syrup, cool cream, and crunchy walnuts makes it a textural masterpiece.
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