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Turkish Ashure with Pomegranate and Nuts

Name: Turkish Ashure with Pomegranate and Nuts
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight and rinsed; 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight; 1 cup dried beans, soaked overnight; 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground clove; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped

Ashure, also known as Noah's Pudding, is a delicious and nutritious Turkish dessert made from grains, fruits, and nuts. Perfect for family gatherings!

4.3(676 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 26, 2025

Turkish Ashure with Pomegranate and Nuts — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Base

For the Fruit Medley

For Sweetening

For Flavor and Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 468 kcal
Protein: 8.2 g
Carbs: 95.5 g
Fat: 9.1 g
Fiber: 8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4677 kcal
Protein: 82.2 g
Carbs: 954.5 g
Fat: 91.3 g
Fiber: 80.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup wheat berries soaked overnight and rinsed	650	24	140	3	24
1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight	269	15	45	4	12
1 cup dried beans soaked overnight	240	16	44	1	13
1/2 cup dried apricots chopped	156	2	40	0.5	4
1/2 cup dried figs chopped	190	2	48	1	5
1/2 cup raisins	217	2	57	0.5	3
2 cups granulated sugar	1540	0	400	0	0
1/2 cup honey	515	0.5	139	0	0.2
1 tsp ground cinnamon	6	0.1	2	0	1.4
1 tsp ground clove	6	0.1	1.5	0.3	1.2
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds	72	1.5	16	1	3.5
1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped	392	9	8	38	4
1/2 cup hazelnuts roughly chopped	424	10	14	42	9

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Base Ingredients

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine soaked wheat, chickpeas, and beans with 10 cups of water.
2
Bring to a Boil
Bring to a boil.
3
Simmer Until Tender
Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.

Preparing the Fruit Medley

1
Add Dried Fruits
Add chopped apricots, figs, and raisins to the pot.
2
Stir Ingredients
Stir to combine.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking at the bottom.
3
Simmer with Fruits
Continue simmering for 15 minutes.
Tip: Do not let the mixture dry out, add extra water if necessary.