Keyifce Molasses Roll with Walnut 14.1 oz (400g) - Pekmez Lokum

This Keyifce walnut molasses roll is the pekmez roll Anatolian families have packed for long journeys for generations: grape molasses lokum wound tightly around a core of whole walnuts, then sliced into thick coins. Turks call it pekmez lokum or cevizli sucuk, and it was the original energy dessert long before anyone printed the words on a wrapper. The 14.1 oz (400 g) pack keeps the roll whole so you can cut it as thick or thin as you like.

What is a walnut molasses roll?

• Grape molasses base: cooked-down grape must (pekmez) thickened into a chewy, glossy lokum rather than a sugar syrup candy.
• Whole walnut core: walnuts run the length of the roll, so every slice shows the spiral and gives a proper crunch.
• 14.1 oz (400 g) roll: enough for a tea table of guests, and it slices cleanly straight from the pack.
• Naturally sweet: the sweetness comes from the fruit itself, which is why the flavour is deep and caramel-like instead of sharp.
• Keyifce quality: a maker known for Turkish delight and confections produced the unhurried, traditional way.

How to serve walnut molasses roll

Slice it thin and serve beside Turkish coffee or strong black tea, which is how it is eaten in Anatolia. It also works on a dessert board with dried figs and cheese, chopped over yoghurt or ice cream, or tucked into a lunchbox as a natural high-energy snack for hikes and long drives. Children tend to prefer it cut into small coins.

Storage

Keep the pack sealed at room temperature in a dry cupboard. Do not refrigerate, as cold makes the molasses lokum hard and difficult to slice. If the surface becomes sticky in warm weather, a light dusting of cornstarch restores it.

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How to serve this walnut molasses roll

Slice the roll into thick coins and serve it with Turkish coffee or a glass of black tea. It is also good chopped over yoghurt or ice cream, added to a cheese board, or packed whole for hikes and long drives.

Storage

Keep the roll in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong smells. Reseal the wrapper after cutting so the surface stays soft, and in hot weather store it in the fridge to keep the slices firm and easy to cut.

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