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It consists of clean, "virginal" snow collected from high altitudes, which is then drizzled with thick grape or mulberry molasses ( pekmez ).

Historically, Mount Erciyes was known as the "mountain whose snow never melts". Legend tells of a clever local merchant who borrowed money from a traveling trader, promising to pay him back once the summit was clear of snow. Erciyeten Kar

Locals carefully harvest the top layer of fresh snow—ensuring it hasn't touched the ground—and serve it in bowls as a refreshing, natural dessert. It is particularly popular in the highland ( yayla ) cultures of southern and central Turkey. Karlı Pekmez - Nefis Yemek Tarifleri It consists of clean, "virginal" snow collected from