Konya Black Plum Stew

Konya Kara Erik Kavurması was registered as a geographical indication on 06.08.2021 with registration number 826 following an application by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The product has been protected under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property since 24.09.2020. The production of Konya Kara Erik Kavurması requires skilled craftsmanship and is intrinsically linked to the province of Konya where it is produced.

Product Characteristics

Konya Kara Erik Kavurması is a product prepared by mixing white granulated sugar and dried black plums according to a specific production method and then roasting the mixture. Its distinctive qualities stem from the components used and the unique production technique that requires skilled craftsmanship.

Production Method

For the production of Konya Kara Erik Kavurması for four people, the approximate ingredients used are 600 ml water, 300 g dried black plums (preferably grown in Konya province), 150 g white granulated sugar, and 150 g butter.

The production method consists of the following steps:

1. The black plums are washed and placed in a pot.
2. Water is added and the mixture is brought to a boil.
3. When the plums begin to absorb the water, white granulated sugar is added.
4. The plum and sugar mixture is carefully cooked and roasted together.
5. Melted hot butter is poured over the roasted plums.

It is recommended that the product be consumed while still warm.

Geographical Boundary

The geographical boundary of the indication encompasses the entire province of Konya. Konya Kara Erik Kavurması has a long-standing reputation within Konya province and is closely associated with it through its distinctive production method. Due to the skilled craftsmanship required in its production, all stages of production must be carried out within the specified geographical boundary.

Monitoring

Monitoring is carried out by a minimum three-member monitoring body composed of representatives from the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, the Konya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Faculty of Tourism at Necmettin Erbakan University, under the coordination of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.

Monitoring is conducted at least once a year; additional inspections may be carried out upon complaint or when deemed necessary. The monitoring body verifies compliance with the usage format, ingredients, and production method of the Konya Kara Erik Kavurması geographical indication. Monitoring results are reported in accordance with Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property and submitted annually to the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.