Dried Apricots in Cappadocia 2025
Turkey is known to be one of the biggest exporters of dried fruit. Cappadocia is one of the largest regions that produce sun-dried apricots in a unique way
Best time: June–August
Cappadocians take the process of drying apricots very seriously. They don't feel it is worth to dry only a few dozens, you should dry tons of them in a sun heat of the summer. Therefore, if you happen to be in Cappadocia in the summer, you will not only have a chance to try the best, the juiciest fresh apricots but also, you will witness the traditional sun drying procedure. Nothing too complicated: the apricots are laid on the ground and waiting for the sun to prepare them. Not only tasty but a most healthy snack, sun dried apricots bring essential vitamins with an interesting Cappadocian swirl.
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