Konya Apricot Compote / Konya Sour Cherry Compote

Konya apricot compote / Konya quince compote is a compote registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 06.08.2021. Registered under number 825, this product holds the status of a geographical indication for Konya province. The registration application was submitted by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The product has a unique association with Konya province due to its origin.

Product Characteristics

Konya apricot compote / Konya quince compote is prepared by boiling specific ingredients—water, white granulated sugar, grape molasses, dried quince and/or dried apricot, dried yellow grape, and dried bird cherry—using a defined method. The distinguishing feature of the product is its original production method, which requires specific ingredients and skilled craftsmanship.

Production Method

The preparation of the product involves the following steps and ingredients: Ingredients: Approximately 250 g of dried quince and/or dried apricot, 600 ml water, 50 g dried bird cherry, 50 g dried yellow grape, 320 g grape molasses, and 200 g white granulated sugar. After cleaning and washing, the quince and/or apricot are placed in a pot with water and boiled. Once boiling begins, grape molasses, dried bird cherry, and dried yellow grape are added to the mixture. This mixture is boiled for approximately 10 minutes. At the end of this period, white granulated sugar is added and boiling continues for an additional 5 minutes. Upon completion, the compote is removed from the heat and left to rest. It is recommended to serve the product chilled, optionally with cloves and/or cinnamon.

Geographical Boundary

The geographical boundary of the indication is defined as the administrative borders of Konya province. Due to the product’s unique production method and the specialized skill it requires, all stages of production of Konya apricot compote / Konya quince compote must be carried out within this geographical boundary.

Monitoring

Monitoring activities are conducted under the coordination of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the entity that registered the indication. The monitoring body consists of a minimum of three members: one representative each from the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Konya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Faculty of Tourism at Necmettin Erbakan University. Monitoring is carried out at least once annually, as well as upon complaint or when deemed necessary. During inspections, compliance with the geographical indication usage, the list of ingredients used in production, and adherence to the prescribed production method are verified. Inspection results are documented and submitted annually to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.