Kırşehir Ayva Boranısı

Kırşehir Quince Boranısı is a traditional dish specific to Kırşehir cuisine, prepared primarily with lamb meat and bread quince. This dish was officially registered with a geographical indication on 24 January 2022. It is a geographical indication product intrinsically linked to Kırşehir province. The registration process was carried out by the Kırşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property.

Kırşehir Quince Boranısı is prepared using cubed lamb meat, bread quince, finely sliced onion, grape molasses, tomato paste, butter and olive oil. The use of bread quince variety, sweetening with grape molasses, and cooking together with lamb meat impart a unique character to the dish. Its traditional presence on special occasions and festive tables in Kırşehir culinary culture reinforces its regional identity.

The dish is prepared in layers. First, the lamb meat is mixed with finely sliced onion, and half of this mixture is placed at the bottom of the pot. Half of the cubed quince is then sprinkled on top. The remaining lamb-onion mixture and quince are added in sequence. Grape molasses, salt, tomato paste, olive oil and water are mixed together and poured into the pot. Finally, butter is added, and the dish is cooked until the quince becomes tender. It is served hot.

The history of Kırşehir Quince Boranısı extends over many years in the region and holds an important place in local culinary culture. Therefore, all stages of production must be carried out within the boundaries of Kırşehir province. This geographical connection is one of the fundamental elements justifying the product’s registration with a geographical indication.

The production and use of the geographical indication are monitored under the coordination of the Kırşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The monitoring authority consists of expert personnel from Kırşehir Municipality and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Monitoring inspections are conducted at least once annually, and may also be carried out at any time upon request or complaint. During inspections, compliance of ingredients, adherence to the production method and correct use of the geographical indication are verified.