Cezerye

Cezerye

Type	Confectionery
Place of origin	Turkey
Region or state	Mersin
Main ingredients	Carrots, nuts or pistachios, coconut
Media: Cezerye

Cezerye is a semi-gelatinous traditional Turkish dessert made from caramelised carrots, shredded coconut, and roasted walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.^[1][2] Cut into matchbox-sized rectangular chips, it is traditionally served on special occasions. It originates from the Turkish province of Mersin.^[3] The preparation involves boiling and then roasting grated carrots with sugar before adding coconut and nuts.

While variations on the treat exist which replace the carrot with fig or date purée, the name is nonetheless derived from the word "jazriyya", which is Arabic for "with carrot".^[4]

See also

• List of Turkish desserts

References

1. Akkor, M. Ömür (2014). Healthy Desserts: with Natural Sweeteners. Blue Dome Press. p. pt31. ISBN 978-1-935295-64-8.
2. Planet, L.; Bainbridge, J.; Atkinson, B.; Butler, S.; Fallon, S.; Gourlay, W.; Lee, J.; Maxwell, V. (2015). Lonely Planet Turkey. Travel Guide. Lonely Planet Publications. p. pt952. ISBN 978-1-74360-531-8. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
3. "Kerebiç tatlısı nasıl yapılır, malzemeleri neler? (Kerebiç tarifi)". www.ntv.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
4. "Cezerye - Kelime Etimolojisi, Kelimesinin Kökeni". www.etimolojiturkce.com. Retrieved 2019-03-01.