Refreshing Turkish strawberry compote (or strawberry cordial)
Hoshaf is a traditional Turkish drink – a fruit compote made with strawberries simmered in a light, spiced syrup, typically served very cold to provide re…
Strawberry soup is a refreshing, liquid dessert typical of Turkish cuisine. It is best served cold, alongside the fresh fruit.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time15 min
- Resting2 hr 20 min
- Total2 hr 45 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodjar
- Estimated cost$5.62 $0.94 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $5.51
- $0.11
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash the strawberries thoroughly in plenty of water and remove the stems. ≈ 2 min
- Pour the water into a pot, add the cloves, citric acid, and sugar. ≈ 3 min
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the strawberries and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, place the compote in the refrigerator and enjoy it whenever you like.
The bill
Refreshing Turkish strawberry compote (or strawberry cordial)
- 1 kilogram of strawberries$5.51
- 100 grams of sugar$0.11
Total$5.62
that's $0.94 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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